[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 173 (Wednesday, September 7, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
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Part II
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49 CFR Parts 107, 171, 172, et al.
Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards (RRR);
Proposed Rule
Federal Register / Vol. 81 , No. 173 / Wednesday, September 7, 2016 /
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
49 CFR Parts 107, 171, 172, 173, 175, 176, 178, and 180
[Docket No. PHMSA-2015-0273 (HM-215N)]
RIN 2137-AF18
Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards
(RRR)
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA) proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to
maintain consistency with international regulations and 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. These revisions are necessary to harmonize the HMR with
recent changes made to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code,
the International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions
for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, and the United
Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods--Model
Regulations. Additionally, PHMSA proposes several amendments to the HMR
that result from coordination with Canada under the U.S.-Canada
Regulatory Cooperation Council.
DATES: Comments must be received by November 7, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
Federal Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
on-line instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Mail: Docket Management System; U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery: To U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
Instructions: Include the agency name and docket number PHMSA-2015-
0273 (HM-215N) or RIN 2137-AF18 for this rulemaking at the beginning of
your comment. Note that all comments received will be posted without
change to http://www.regulations.gov including any personal information
provided. If sent by mail, comments must be submitted in duplicate.
Persons wishing to receive confirmation of receipt of their comments
must include a self-addressed stamped postcard.
Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of any
written communications and comments received into any of our dockets by
the name of the individual submitting the document (or signing the
document, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor
union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in
the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477), or you
may visit http://www.regulations.gov.
Docket: You may view the public docket through the Internet at
http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the Docket Operations office
at the above address (See ADDRESSES).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Webb, Office of Hazardous
Materials Standards or Aaron Wiener, International Standards, telephone
(202) 366-8553, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 2nd
Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Contents
I. Executive Summary
II. Background
III. Incorporation by Reference Discussion Under 1 CFR Part 51
IV. Harmonization Proposals in This NPRM
V. Amendments Not Being Considered for Adoption in This NPRM
VI. Section-by-Section Review
VII. Regulatory Analyses and Notices
A. Statutory/Legal Authority for This Rulemaking
B. Executive Order 12866, Executive Order 13563, and DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures
C. Executive Order 13132
D. Executive Order 13175
E. Regulatory Flexibility Act, Executive Order 13272, and DOT
Policies and Procedures
F. Paperwork Reduction Act
G. Regulation Identifier Number (RIN)
H. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
I. Environment Assessment
J. Privacy Act
K. Executive Order 13609 and International Trade Analysis
L. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act
List of Subjects
I. Executive Summary
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR
parts 171 to 180) to maintain consistency with international
regulations and 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. This rulemaking
project is part of our ongoing biennial process to harmonize the HMR
with international regulations and standards.
In this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to amend the HMR to maintain
consistency with various international standards. The following are
some of the more noteworthy proposals set forth in this NPRM:
Incorporation by Reference: PHMSA proposes to incorporate
by reference the newest versions of various international hazardous
materials standards, including the 2017-2018 Edition of the
International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for
the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Technical
Instructions); Amendment 38-16 to the International Maritime Dangerous
Goods Code (IMDG Code); the 19th Revised Edition of the United Nations
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN Model
Regulations); the 6th Revised Edition of the United Nations Manual of
Tests and Criteria; and the 6th Revised Edition of the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.
Additionally, we propose to update our incorporation by reference of
the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations to
include SOR/2014-152 and SOR/2014-159 published July 2, 2014; SOR/2014-
159 Erratum published July 16, 2014; SOR/2014-152 Erratum published
August 27, 2014; SOR/2014-306 published December 31, 2014; SOR/2014-306
Erratum published January 28, 2015; and SOR/2015-100 published May 20,
2015. Finally, in this NPRM, PHMSA proposes the adoption of updated
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards.
Hazardous Materials Table (HMT): PHMSA proposes amendments
to the Sec. 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) consistent with
recent changes in the Dangerous Goods List of the 19th Revised Edition
of the UN Model Regulations, the IMDG Code, and the
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ICAO Technical Instructions. Specifically, we propose amendments to the
HMT to add, revise, or remove certain proper shipping names, hazard
classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations,
bulk packaging requirements, and passenger and cargo aircraft maximum
quantity limits.
Provisions for Polymerizing Substances: PHMSA proposes to
revise the HMT consistent with amendments adopted into the UN Model
Regulations. Specifically, we propose to include into the HMT four new
Division 4.1 entries for polymerizing substances and to add into the
HMR defining criteria, authorized packagings, and safety requirements
including, but not limited to, stabilization methods and operational
controls.
Modification of the Marine Pollutant List: PHMSA proposes
to modify the list of marine pollutants in appendix B to Sec. 172.101.
The HMR maintain this list as the basis for regulating substances toxic
to the aquatic environment and allow use of the criteria in the IMDG
Code if a listed material does not meet the criteria for a marine
pollutant. PHMSA periodically updates this list based on changes to the
IMDG Code and evaluation of listed materials.
Packaging Requirements for Water-Reactive Materials
Transported by Vessel: PHMSA proposes various amendments to packaging
requirements for vessel transportation of water-reactive substances
consistent with requirements in the IMDG Code. The amendments include
changes to the packaging requirements to require certain commodities to
have hermetically sealed packaging and to require other commodities--
when packed in flexible, fiberboard, or wooden packagings--to have
sift-proof and water-resistant packaging or packaging fitted with a
sift-proof and water-resistant liner.
Hazard Communication Requirements for Lithium Batteries:
PHMSA proposes to revise hazard communication requirements for
shipments of lithium batteries consistent with changes adopted in the
19th Revised Edition of the UN Model Regulations. Specifically, PHMSA
proposes to adopt a new lithium battery label in place of the existing
Class 9 label; to amend the existing marking requirements for small
lithium battery shipments in Sec. 173.185(c) to incorporate a new
standard lithium battery mark for use across all modes; \1\ to delete
the documentation requirement in Sec. 173.185(c) for shipments of
small lithium cells and batteries; and to require the lithium battery
mark be applied to each package containing small lithium cells or
batteries contained in equipment when there are more than four lithium
cells or two lithium batteries installed in the equipment or where
there are more than two packages in the consignment.
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\1\ Small cells and batteries for the purposes of this
rulemaking are a lithium metal cell containing not more than 1 gram
of lithium metal, a lithium metal battery containing not more than 2
grams of lithium metal, a lithium ion cell not more than 20 Watt-
hours (Wh), and a lithium ion battery not more than 100 Wh (49 CFR
173.185(c) and Section II of Packing Instructions 965 and 968 in the
ICAO Technical Instructions).
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Engine, Internal Combustion/Machinery, Internal
Combustion: PHMSA proposes to harmonize the HMT proper shipping names
utilized for the transportation of engines and machinery containing
engines with those in the UN Model Regulations. Additionally, PHMSA
proposes harmonization with the IMDG Code for domestic vessel shipments
of engines, internal combustion, and machinery containing combustion
engines. Under the proposals in this NPRM, the existing ``Engine,
internal combustion'' entries would be assigned their own UN numbers
and hazard class based on the type of fuel (e.g. a flammable liquid
powered engine is assigned a proper shipping name with a Class 3
designation). Existing requirements and exceptions for the
transportation of engines and machinery containing engines transported
by road, rail, and aircraft would remain unchanged. PHMSA is, however,
proposing to harmonize the transportation requirements for
transportation by vessel, which includes varying degrees of hazard
communication based on the type of fuel, amount of fuel, and capacity
of the fuel tank.
U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC)
Proposals: PHMSA proposes several amendments to the HMR resulting from
coordination with Canada under the U.S.-Canada RCC. Specifically, we
propose provisions for recognition of Transport Canada (TC) cylinders,
equivalency certificates (permit for equivalent level of safety), and
inspection and repair of cargo tanks. These changes would be made in
conjunction with Transport Canada proposing similar regulatory changes
that will provide reciprocal recognition of DOT cylinders and DOT
special permits.
If adopted in a final rule, the amendments proposed in this NPRM
will result in minimal burdens on the regulated community. The benefits
achieved from their adoption include enhanced transportation safety
resulting from the consistency of domestic and international hazard
communication and continued access to foreign markets by U.S.
manufacturers of hazardous materials. PHMSA anticipates that most of
the amendments in this NPRM will result in cost savings and will ease
the regulatory compliance burden for shippers engaged in domestic and
international commerce, including trans-border shipments within North
America.
PHMSA solicits comment from the regulated community on these
amendments and others proposed in this NPRM pertaining to need,
benefits and costs of international harmonization, impact on safety,
and any other relevant concerns. In addition, PHMSA solicits comment
regarding approaches to reducing the costs of this rule while
maintaining or increasing the benefits. In its preliminary analysis,
PHMSA concluded that the aggregate benefits of the amendments proposed
in this NPRM justify their aggregate costs. Nonetheless, PHMSA solicits
comment on specific changes (i.e., greater flexibility with regard to a
particular amendment) that might improve the rule.
II. Background
Federal law and policy strongly favor the harmonization of domestic
and international standards for hazardous materials transportation. The
Federal hazardous materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.,
``Federal hazmat law'') directs PHMSA to participate in relevant
international standard-setting bodies and promotes consistency of the
HMR with international transport standards to the extent practicable.
Although Federal hazmat law permits PHMSA to depart from international
standards to promote safety or other overriding public interest, it
otherwise encourages domestic and international harmonization (see 49
U.S.C. 5120).
In a final rule published December 21, 1990 (Docket HM-181; 55 FR
52402), PHMSA's predecessor--the Research and Special Programs
Administration (RSPA)--comprehensively revised the HMR for
international harmonization with the UN Model Regulations. The UN Model
Regulations constitute a set of recommendations issued by the United
Nations Sub-Committee of Experts (UNSCOE) on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods (TDG) and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and
Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The UN Model Regulations are amended and
updated biennially by the UNSCOE and serve as
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the basis for national, regional, and international modal regulations,
including the IMDG Code and the ICAO Technical Instructions.
Since publication of the 1990 rule, PHMSA has issued 11 additional
international harmonization rulemakings under the following dockets:
HM-215A [59 FR 67390; Dec. 29, 1994]; HM-215B [62 FR 24690; May 6,
1997]; HM-215C [64 FR 10742; Mar. 5, 1999]; HM-215D [66 FR 33316; June
21, 2001]; HM-215E [68 FR 44992; July 31, 2003]; HM-215G [69 FR 76044;
Dec. 20, 2004]; HM-215I [71 FR 78595; Dec. 29, 2006]; HM-215J [74 FR
2200; Jan. 14, 2009]; HM-215K [76 FR 3308; Jan. 19, 2011]; HM-215L [78
FR 987; Jan. 7, 2013]; and HM-215M [80 FR 1075; Jan. 8, 2015]. These
rulemakings were based on biennial updates of the UN Model Regulations,
the IMDG Code, and the ICAO Technical Instructions.
Harmonization becomes increasingly important as the volume of
hazardous materials transported in international commerce grows. It not
only facilitates international trade by minimizing the costs and other
burdens of complying with multiple or inconsistent safety requirements
for transportation of hazardous materials, but it also enhances safety
when the international standards provide an appropriate level of
protection. PHMSA actively participates in the development of
international standards for the transportation of hazardous materials
and promotes the adoption of standards consistent with the HMR. When
considering the harmonization of the HMR with international standards,
PHMSA reviews and evaluates each amendment on its own merit, on its
overall impact on transportation safety, and on the economic
implications associated with its adoption. Our goal is to harmonize
with international standards without diminishing the level of safety
currently provided by the HMR or imposing undue burdens on the
regulated community.
Based on recent review and evaluation, PHMSA proposes to revise the
HMR to incorporate changes from the 19th Revised Edition of the UN
Model Regulations, Amendment 38-16 to the IMDG Code, and the 2017-2018
Edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions, which become effective
January 1, 2017.\2\
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on January 1, 2017; however, the previous amendment remains
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In addition, PHMSA proposes to incorporate by reference the newest
editions of various international standards. These standards
incorporated by reference are authorized for use, under specific
circumstances, in part 171 subpart C of the HMR. This proposed rule is
necessary to incorporate revisions to the international standards and,
if adopted in the HMR, will be effective January 1, 2017.
Possible Interim Final Rule
The changes to the international standards will take effect on
January 1, 2017. Therefore, it is essential that a final rule
incorporating these standards by reference be published no later than
December 31, 2016 with an effective date of January 1, 2017. Otherwise,
U.S. companies--including numerous small entities competing in foreign
markets--will be at an economic disadvantage because of their need to
comply with a dual system of regulations (specifically, the HMR, UN
Model Regulations, and ICAO Technical Instructions). To this end, if it
appears a final rule under this docket will not be published prior to
January 1, 2017, PHMSA will publish a bridging document in the form of
an interim final rule to amend the HMR by incorporating the 19th
Revised Edition of the UN Recommendations and the 2017-2018 Edition of
the ICAO Technical Instructions.
With regard to Amendment 38-16 of the IMDG Code, the International
Maritime Organization (IMO) approved an implementation date of January
1, 2018. The current edition of the IMDG Code (Amendment 37-14) remains
in effect through 2017; therefore, we will not include the newest
version of the IMDG Code in any bridging document. The proposed
incorporation by reference of the newest edition of the IMDG Code and
all other changes proposed in this NPRM would be addressed in a
subsequent final rule also under this docket [PHMSA-2015-0273 (HM-
215N)]. Accordingly, any interim final rule will only incorporate by
reference editions of the international standards that become effective
on January 1, 2017.
III. Incorporation by Reference Discussion Under 1 CFR Part 51
The UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods--Model
Regulations, Manual of Tests and Criteria, and Globally Harmonized
System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, as well as all of
the Transport Canada Clear Language Amendments, are free and easily
accessible to the public on the internet, with access provided through
the parent organization Web sites. The ICAO Technical Instructions,
IMDG Code, and all ISO references are available for interested parties
to purchase in either print or electronic versions through the parent
organization Web sites. The price charged for those not freely
available helps to cover the cost of developing, maintaining, hosting,
and accessing these standards. The specific standards are discussed at
length in the ``Section-by-Section Review'' for Sec. 171.7.
IV. Harmonization Proposals in This NPRM
In addition to various other revisions to the HMR, PHMSA proposes
the following amendments to harmonize the HMR with the most recent
revisions to the UN Model Regulations, ICAO Technical Instructions, and
IMDG Code, as well as several amendments resulting from coordination
with Canada under the U.S.-Canada RCC:
Incorporation by Reference: PHMSA proposes to incorporate
by reference the latest editions of various international transport
standards including the 2017-2018 Edition of the ICAO Technical
Instructions; Amendment 38-16 of the IMDG Code; the 6th Revised Edition
of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria; the 6th Revised Edition of the
United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and
Labelling of Chemicals; and the 19th Revised Edition of the UN Model
Regulations. Additionally, we are proposing to update our incorporation
by reference of the Canadian TDG Regulations to include SOR/2014-152
and SOR/2014-159 published July 2, 2014; SOR/2014-159 Erratum published
July 16, 2014; SOR/2014-152 Erratum published August 27, 2014; SOR/
2014-306 published December 31, 2014; SOR/2014-306 Erratum published
January 28, 2015; and SOR/2015-100 published May 20, 2015. This
incorporation by reference augments the broad reciprocity provided in
Sec. 171.12 where the HMR allow the use of the TDG Regulations under
certain conditions when transporting hazardous materials to or from
Canada by highway or rail. Finally, PHMSA proposes the incorporation by
reference of new and updated ISO standards.
Hazardous Materials Table (HMT): PHMSA proposes amendments
to the HMT to add, revise, or remove certain proper shipping names,
hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging
authorizations, bulk packaging requirements, vessel stowage and
segregation requirements, and passenger and cargo aircraft maximum
quantity limits.
Packaging Requirements for Water-Reactive Materials
Transported by
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Vessel: PHMSA proposes various amendments to packaging requirements for
vessel transportation of water-reactive substances. The amendments
include changes to the packaging requirements to require certain
commodities to have hermetically sealed packaging and to require other
commodities--when packed in flexible, fiberboard, or wooden
packagings--to have sift-proof and water-resistant packaging or
packaging fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner. These
proposed changes are consistent with IMDG Code requirements.
Hazard Communication Requirements for Lithium Batteries:
PHMSA proposes to revise hazard communication requirements for lithium
batteries consistent with changes adopted in the 19th Revised Edition
of the UN Model Regulations. Specifically, PHMSA proposes to adopt a
new lithium battery label in place of the existing Class 9 label; to
amend the existing marking requirements for small lithium battery
shipments in Sec. 173.185(c) to incorporate a new standard lithium
battery mark for use across all modes; to remove the documentation
requirement in Sec. 173.185(c) for shipments of small lithium cells
and batteries; and to amend the exception for small lithium cells and
batteries requiring the lithium battery mark from the current
applicability of ``no more than four lithium cells or two lithium
batteries installed in the equipment'' to ``no more than four lithium
cells or two lithium batteries contained in equipment, where there are
not more than two packages in the consignment.''
Engine, Internal Combustion/Machinery, Internal
Combustion: PHMSA proposes to harmonize the HMT entries for the
transportation of engines and machinery containing engines with those
in the UN Model Regulations. Additionally, PHMSA proposes harmonization
with the IMDG Code for domestic vessel shipments of engines, internal
combustion, and machinery containing combustion engines. Under the
proposals in this NPRM, the existing ``Engine, internal combustion''
entries would be assigned their own UN numbers and hazard class based
on the type of fuel (e.g., a flammable liquid powered engine is
assigned a proper shipping name with a Class 3 designation). Existing
requirements and exceptions for the transportation of engines and
machinery containing engines transported by road, rail, and aircraft
would remain unchanged. PHMSA is, however, proposing to harmonize the
transportation requirements for transportation by vessel, which
includes varying degrees of hazard communication based on the type of
fuel, amount of fuel, and capacity of the fuel tank.
U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC)
Proposals: The Prime Minister of Canada and the President of the United
States created the U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council in 2011.
Through this effort, the United States and Canada strive to strengthen
regulatory cooperation and reciprocity to enhance economic
competitiveness while maintaining high standards of health, safety, and
environmental protection. DOT, together with Transport Canada, have
collaborated to develop a regulatory partnership statement and work
plan, both of which can be viewed at http://trade.gov/rcc. Stakeholder
input (which can be viewed at www.regulations.gov under Docket No.
PHMSA 2012-0058), as well as internal and mutual regulatory review,
help determine work plan initiatives and areas where enhanced
regulatory cooperation and reciprocity might be feasible and beneficial
provided there is no compromise in safety. Three primary initiatives
identified in the work plan are the recognition of inspection and
repair of cargo tanks under the U.S. requirements for highway
transport, the mutual recognition of standard pressure receptacles
(cylinders), and mutual recognition of DOT special permits and
Transport Canada equivalency certificates.
--PHMSA proposes to address the cargo tank initiative by authorizing
facilities in Canada that hold a Certificate of Authorization for
repair from a provincial pressure vessel jurisdiction to repair DOT
specification cargo tanks that are used to transport hazardous
materials in the United States. PHMSA further proposes to except those
facilities from registering in accordance with part 107 subpart F of
the HMR provided they are registered in accordance with the Transport
Canada TDG Regulations. This proposed authority and exception would
provide carriers with additional access to repair facilities in Canada
without jeopardizing the DOT specification of a cargo tank and broaden
reciprocity with Canada, which already recognizes repairs of TC
specification cargo tanks performed by authorized and registered
facilities in the United States.
--PHMSA proposes to address the cylinder initiative by authorizing the
filling, requalification, and use of cylinders manufactured in
accordance with the TDG Regulations that have a corresponding DOT
specification in the HMR. Mutual recognition of cylinder specifications
and requalification inspections will mean cylinder users that
frequently conduct business that crosses the border will not need to
maintain two sets of substantially similar cylinders.
--PHMSA proposes to address the equivalency certificate initiative by
amending the HMR to allow shipments offered in accordance with an
equivalency certificate to transit to their first destination without
having to apply for a duplicative special permit from PHMSA.
V. Amendments Not Being Considered for Adoption in This NPRM
PHMSA's goal in this rulemaking is to maintain consistency between
the HMR and the international requirements. We are not striving to make
the HMR identical to the international regulations but rather to remove
or avoid potential barriers to international transportation.
PHMSA proposes changes to the HMR based on amendments adopted in
the 19th Revised Edition of the UN Model Regulations, the 2017-2018
Edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions, and Amendment 38-16 to the
IMDG Code. We are not, however, proposing to adopt all of the
amendments made to the various international standards into the HMR.
In many cases, amendments to the international recommendations and
regulations are not adopted into the HMR because the framework or
structure makes adoption unnecessary. In other cases, we have
addressed, or will address, the amendments in separate rulemaking
proceedings. If we have inadvertently omitted an amendment in this
NPRM, we will attempt to include the omission in the final rule;
however, our ability to make changes in a final rule is limited by
requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553). In
some instances, we can adopt a provision inadvertently omitted in the
NPRM if it is clearly within the scope of changes proposed in the
notice. Otherwise, in order to provide opportunity for notice and
comment, the change must first be proposed in an NPRM.
The following is a list of notable amendments to the international
regulations that PHMSA is not considering for adoption in this NPRM:
Large Salvage Cylinders: The 17th Revised Edition of the
UN Model Regulations includes guidelines for Competent Authorities to
use when issuing approvals for salvage pressure
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receptacles. These revisions are found in Chapter 1.2, 4.1, 5.4, and
6.2 of the UN Model Regulations. Specifically, these requirements
address the packaging, hazard communication, and safe transport of
salvage pressure receptacles, also known as salvage cylinders in the
United States. The 19th Revised Edition of the UN Model Regulations
includes changes to the definition and packaging allowances for salvage
cylinders. These changes authorize the use of a large salvage cylinder
with a water capacity not exceeding 3,000 L to transport a cylinder
with a water capacity up to 1,000 L. Salvage cylinders still require
approval by appropriate Competent Authorities.
The HMR currently address the packaging, hazard communication, and
safe transport of salvage cylinders in Sec. 173.3(d) and do not
require approval of the Associate Administrator to do so. PHMSA
considers the current salvage cylinder requirements in the HMR to
provide a sufficient level of safety and adequately address the
shipment of damaged and defective cylinders. It is appropriate that
larger salvage cylinders go through the existing approval process.
Therefore, PHMSA is not proposing changes to the current HMR
requirements for salvage cylinders.
Large Packagings for Waste Aerosols: The 19th Revised
Edition of the UN Model Regulations includes changes to the large
packaging requirements for waste aerosols. The most notable change was
to the packing group (PG) performance level required for large
packagings transporting waste aerosols--from PG III to PG II. The HMR
do not currently authorize the use of large packagings for aerosols.
Therefore, PHMSA is not proposing changes to the current HMR
requirements for large packagings for waste aerosols.
Table Tennis Balls: The 19th Revised Edition of the UN
Model Regulations includes a special provision assigned to ``UN 2000,
Celluloid'' that excepts table tennis balls made of celluloid from the
requirements of the Model Regulations if the total net mass of each
table tennis ball does not exceed 3 grams and the net mass of table
tennis balls does not exceed 500 grams per package. In a previously
issued letter of interpretation (Ref. No. 14-0141), PHMSA stated that
``it is the opinion of this office that the entry for UN 2000 Celluloid
only applies when the material is in a pre-manufactured state i.e.
blocks, rod, rolls, sheets, tubes etc.'' We further stated: ``Based on
the information provided in your letter, including form and quantity of
celluloid contained in the table tennis balls, it is our determination
the table tennis balls are not in a quantity and form that pose an
unreasonable risk to health, safety or property during transportation
and, therefore, are not subject to regulation under the HMR.''
PHMSA maintains our position as stated in the letter of
interpretation (Ref. No. 14-0141) that table tennis balls are not
subject to the requirements of the HMR and that the ``UN 2000,
Celluloid'' entry only applies when the material is in a pre-
manufactured state (i.e. blocks rod, rolls, sheets, tubes, etc).
Therefore, PHMSA is not proposing changes to the current HMR
requirements to provide an exception for UN 2000.
IMO Portable Tank Marking: Amendment 38-16 to the IMDG
Code includes an amendment to require IMO portable tanks manufactured
before January 1, 2003, to be marked with an indication of the portable
tank instruction for which it meets the minimum test pressure, minimum
shell thickness, pressure relief requirements, and bottom opening
requirements (i.e., the appropriate portable tank instruction). This
change was made to clarify that the existing requirement for marking
portable tanks with the portable tank instruction either on the tank
itself or the tank data plate also applied to older IMO type portable
tanks manufactured before January 1, 2003. PHMSA did not adopt the
requirement for portable tanks to be marked with an indication of the
portable tank instruction to which they comply when this requirement
was first introduced. Therefore, PHMSA is not proposing changes to the
current HMR requirements for IMO type portable tank markings. PHMSA
notes, however, that portable tanks utilized in international
transportation will need to be marked with an indication of an
appropriate portable tank instruction.
Classification Inconsistencies: The 19th Revised Edition
of the UN Model Regulations includes text to address situations in
which a consignor who is aware, on the basis of test data, that a
substance listed by name in column 2 of the Dangerous Goods List in
Chapter 3.2 of the UN Model Regulations meets classification criteria
for a hazard class or division that is not identified in the list, may
with the approval of the competent authority consign the substance:
--Under the same UN number and name but with additional hazard
communication information as appropriate to reflect the additional
subsidiary risk(s) (e.g., documentation, label, placard) provided that
the primary hazard class remains unchanged and that any other transport
conditions (e.g., limited quantity, packing and tank provisions) that
would normally apply to substances possessing such a combination of
hazards are the same as those applicable to the substance listed; or
--Under the most appropriate generic or n.o.s. entry reflecting all
hazards.
The HMR, in Sec. Sec. 172.402(a)(2) and 172.202(a)(3), allow and
in most cases require hazardous materials exhibiting an additional
subsidiary hazard to be labeled with the subsidiary hazard and to have
the additional hazard described on shipping papers.
As detailed in the definition of Competent Authority Approval in
Sec. 107.1, specific regulations in subchapter A or C of the HMR are
considered Competent Authority Approvals. PHMSA generally does not
issue Competent Authority Approvals for situations already addressed by
the HMR. Therefore, PHMSA is not proposing such changes to the current
HMR requirements. Although PHMSA is not incorporating language
specifically requiring a Competent Authority Approval in situations
where a consignor has determined a substance has a different subsidiary
risk than those identified in the HMT, we maintain the power to do so
in order to facilitate commerce in situations where other competent
authorities or carriers require such a document be provided.
Filling Procedures for UN Pressure Receptacles: The 19th
Revised Edition of the UN Model Regulations includes text in P200
requiring the filling of pressure receptacles to be carried out by
qualified staff using appropriate equipment and procedures. These
procedures are described as including checks of the following:
conformity of receptacles and accessories with the UN Model
Regulations, compatibility of the cylinder with the product to be
transported, absence of damage that might affect safety, compliance
with the degree or pressure of filling, and accuracy of marks and
identification. Additionally, five ISO standards concerning inspection
and filling of various cylinders were incorporated into P200.
Compliance with these filling procedures is considered met if the
appropriate ISO standard is applied.
The existing HMR requirements for filling procedures for pressure
receptacles provide a sufficient level of safety and adequately address
filling requirements for pressure vessels. Therefore, PHMSA is not
proposing changes to the current HMR requirements for the filling of
pressure receptacles nor the adoption of any of
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the five ISO standards applicable to filling conditions and
inspections.
Intentionally Infected Animals: The 2017-2018 ICAO
Technical Instructions adopted changes to the classification framework
for infected live animals and animal materials. These changes are
intended to support consistent classification for infected animals and
animal materials. The issue was brought to the attention of the UN Sub-
Committee at its 48th session, but they were not able to ascertain the
impact of the changes made to the ICAO Technical Instructions or if
further changes were necessary to the UN Model Regulations. The
representative from ICAO who presented the paper noted they would come
back with an additional paper and clarifications at the next session.
As work at the UN Sub-Committee is still ongoing, PHMSA is not
proposing changes to the current HMR requirements for the
classification or transportation of infected live animals or animal
materials at this time.
Special Aircraft Operations: The 2017-2018 ICAO Technical
Instructions adopted changes to the general exceptions for hazardous
materials carried by an aircraft in special aircraft operations (e.g.,
air ambulance, search and rescue). These changes are to clarify that
hazardous materials involved in these special aircraft operations for
related purposes (e.g., training flights and positioning flights prior
to or after maintenance) are excepted from the ICAO Technical
Instructions as stated in Part 1, Chapter 1. On June 2, 2016, PHMSA
published a final rule [Docket No. PHMSA-2013-0225 (HM-218H); 81 FR
35483] that revised Sec. 175.1(d) (formerly Sec. 175.9(b)(4)) to
clarify that staging operations and other operations related to
dedicated air ambulance, firefighting, or search and rescue operations
are intended to be excepted from the HMR when in compliance with the
[Federal Aviation Regulations] (FAR).'' Accordingly, PHMSA and the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) believe that the current special
aircraft operation's provisions in Sec. 175.1(d) sufficiently provide
the flexibility to allow for these types of flight activities (e.g.,
training flights and positioning flights prior to or after
maintenance). Therefore, PHMSA is not proposing changes to the current
HMR requirements for special aircraft operations.
Enhanced Safety Provisions for Lithium Batteries
Transported by Aircraft: The 2015-2016 Edition of the ICAO Technical
Instructions adopted enhanced safety provisions for lithium batteries
transported by aircraft, effective April 1, 2016. These amendments (1)
prohibit the transport of lithium ion cells and batteries as cargo on
passenger aircraft; (2) require all lithium ion cells and batteries to
be shipped at not more than a 30 percent state of charge on cargo-only
aircraft; and (3) limit the use of alternative provisions for small
lithium cell or battery shipments under 49 CFR 173.185(c). PHMSA is
considering adopting these amendments in a separate rulemaking. Further
information is available in the docket for this rulemaking [PHMSA-2016-
0014].
Sterilization Devices Containing Nitrogen Tetroxide or
Nitric Oxide: The 2017-2018 ICAO Technical Instructions adopted special
provision A211 to allow for the transport of sterilization devices that
contain small quantities of ``UN 1067, Nitrogen dioxide'' and ``UN
1660, Nitric oxide, compressed'' by both passenger and cargo aircraft.
We are not proposing incorporation of ICAO special provision A211 at
this time.
While we did not oppose the adoption of this provision at ICAO, we
did so recognizing that the transport environment and infrastructure is
much different in parts of the world outside of the United States; and
that consistent with our harmonization rulemaking considerations we
would assess how best to address this topic within the HMR. During the
time these amendments were being considered by ICAO, we received a
special permit application that detailed more specific information than
was available during the ICAO deliberations. Additionally, PHMSA
received a petition for rulemaking (P-1672) requesting PHMSA harmonize
with the recently adopted ICAO TI provisions for sterilization devices.
Based on the lack of broad applicability, the technically specific
nature of these devices and packaging systems, the significant toxicity
hazard and corresponding risk to air transport, and the benefit of
considering additional operational controls available to mitigate risk,
it is our determination that transport in accordance with the
provisions of ICAO special provision A211 are more suitably addressed
through PHMSA's Special Permit program.
Cylinders Containing Gases for Use in Fire Extinguishers
or Stationary Fire-Fighting Installations: In some cases cylinders that
are not a permanent component of a fire extinguisher or a stationary
fire-fighting installation are transported separately from these fire
extinguishers (e.g., prior to their use in the fire extinguisher or
stationary fire-fighting installation and for filling). At the 44th
session of the UN Sub-Committee, it was agreed that when the cylinder
containing the compressed gas is transported separately, it should be
subject to the same requirements as conventional cylinders.
On July 26, 2016, PHMSA published a NPRM [Docket No. PHMSA-2011-
0140 (HM-234); 81 FR 48977] proposing to revise the Sec. 173.309
introductory text to include cylinders used as part of a fire
suppression system as a cylinder type authorized for transport in
accordance with the HMT entry for fire extinguishers. The HM-234 NPRM
notes the controls detailed in Sec. 173.309 provide an acceptable
level of safety regardless of whether the cylinder is equipped for use
as a handheld fire extinguisher or as a component of a fixed fire
suppression system.
As this issue is already being considered in an open rulemaking, we
are not proposing to make any changes to the transport provisions for
fire extinguishers or cylinders used in fire extinguishers. All
comments, including potential impacts arising from differing domestic
and international requirements, concerning transport requirements for
cylinders used in fire extinguishers should be submitted to the HM-234
docket (Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0140) at http://www.regulations.gov.
VI. Section-By-Section Review
The following is a section-by-section review of the amendments
proposed in this NPRM:
Part 107
Section 107.502
Section 107.502 provides general requirements for the registration
of cargo tank and cargo tank motor vehicle manufacturers, assemblers,
repairers, inspectors, testers, and design certifying engineers. In
this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to revise paragraph (b) to provide an
exception from the registration requirements for certain persons
engaged in the repair, as defined in Sec. 180.403, of DOT
specification cargo tanks by facilities in Canada in accordance with
the proposed Sec. 180.413(a)(1)(iii) in this NPRM. Persons engaged in
the repair of cargo tanks in Canada are required to register in
accordance with the Transport Canada TDG Regulations as the Canadian
registration requirements are substantially equivalent to those in part
107 subpart F of the HMR. The registration information is available on
Transport Canada's Web site at http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/3/fdr-rici/highway/tanks.aspx. The Transport Canada TDG Regulations
except persons
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repairing TC specification cargo tanks at facilities in the United
States from registering in Canada if they are registered in accordance
with part 107 subpart F.
Therefore, PHMSA believes that requiring the registration of
Canadian cargo tank repair facilities authorized by the proposed Sec.
180.413(a)(1)(iii) would be unnecessarily duplicative and that
excepting them from registering in accordance with part 107 subpart F
would augment reciprocity without negatively impacting safety. See
``Harmonization Proposals in this NPRM'' and the Sec. 180.413 entry in
the ``Section-by-Section Review'' of this document for additional
background and discussion of this proposal.
Section 107.801
Section 107.801 prescribes approval procedures for persons seeking
to engage in a variety of activities regulated by PHMSA (i.e.,
independent inspection agencies, cylinder requalification). In this
NPRM, PHMSA proposes to amend paragraph (a)(2) to include provisions
for persons seeking approval to engage in the requalification,
rebuilding, or repair of a cylinder manufactured in accordance with a
Transport Canada (TC), Canadian Transportation Commission (CTC), Board
of Transport Commissioners for Canada (BTC) or Canadian Railway
Commission (CRC) specification under the Transport Canada TDG
Regulations. Persons engaged in the requalification, rebuilding, or
repair of TC, CTC, CRC, or BTC specification cylinders in the U.S. are
required to register with DOT in accordance with this subpart. PHMSA
will issue a new approval or revise an existing one to reflect the
applicant's intent to requalify TC cylinders. Upon approval, the
Requalifier Identification Number (RIN) holder must mark the TC
cylinder in accordance with applicable Transport Canada TDG Regulations
except that the requalifier's registered mark shall be replaced with
the DOT RIN. See the discussion of proposed changes to Sec. 107.805
for additional requirements and exceptions.
Section 107.805
Section 107.805 prescribes the requirements cylinder and pressure
receptacle requalifiers need to meet in order to be approved by PHMSA.
In this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to amend paragraph (a) to authorize
prospective requalifiers to obtain approval by PHMSA to inspect, test,
certify, repair, or rebuild TC specification cylinders; to amend
paragraph (c)(2) to ensure the types of TC cylinders intended to be
inspected, tested, repaired, or rebuilt at the facility are included in
the application for approval to PHMSA; and to amend paragraph (d) to
include various TC cylinders to the list of cylinders requiring
issuance of a RIN to requalifiers.
PHMSA also proposes to amend paragraph (f) to recognize facilities
authorized by Transport Canada to requalify comparable DOT
specification cylinders, as well as DOT RIN holders to requalify
comparable Transport Canada cylinders subject to modification of their
existing approval. PHMSA recognizes that Transport Canada's approval
and registration requirements are substantially equivalent to the
requirements in 49 CFR part 107 subpart I and provide an equivalent
level of safety. In addition, traceability is maintained based on
Transport Canada's publicly available Web site at http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/3/fdr-rici/cylinder/requalifier.aspx,
which allows tracing of a DOT specification cylinder marked with a
Transport Canada assigned requalifier's registered mark back to the
appropriate requalification facility.\3\
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\3\ The search function on Transport Canada's Web site allows
users to search for the registered mark of requalifiers. Searching
by the registered mark found on a cylinder will allow interested
parties to verify that the cylinder was requalified by a facility
certified by Transport Canada.
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The proposed addition of paragraph (f)(2) would allow persons who
are already registered with PHMSA to perform requalification functions
on DOT specification cylinders to register to requalify corresponding
TC cylinder specifications without additional review by an independent
inspection agency. Specifications considered equivalent are identified
in the preamble to this notice (see Table 1 in Sec. 171.12
discussion). Applicants would be required to submit all of the
information prescribed in Sec. 107.705(a) that identifies the TC, CTC,
CRC, or BTC specification cylinder(s) or tube(s) to be inspected;
certifies the requalifier will operate in compliance with the
applicable TDG regulations; and certifies the persons performing
requalification have been trained in the functions applicable to the
requalifier activities.
The proposed addition of paragraph (f)(3) would allow persons who
are already registered with Transport Canada to requalify corresponding
DOT specification cylinders without additional application to PHMSA for
approval. This proposed exception would provide cylinder owners with
additional access to repair and requalification facilities in Canada,
while also broadening reciprocity with Canada.
Part 171
Section 171.2
Section 171.2 prescribes general requirements for each person
performing functions covered by this subchapter. PHMSA proposes to
amend paragraph (h)(1) by adding the letters ``TC,'' ``CRC,'' and
``BTC'' to the list of specification indications that may not be
misrepresented according to Sec. 171.2(g). This is necessary as a
result of proposed amendments in Sec. 171.12 authorizing the use of
various Transport Canada approved specification cylinders under certain
conditions.
Section 171.7
Section 171.7 provides a listing of all voluntary consensus
standards incorporated by reference into the HMR, as directed by the
``National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1996.'' According
to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Circular A-119, ``Federal
Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus
Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities,'' government
agencies must use voluntary consensus standards wherever practical in
the development of regulations. Agency adoption of industry standards
promotes productivity and efficiency in government and industry,
expands opportunities for international trade, conserves resources,
improves health and safety, and protects the environment.
PHMSA actively participates in the development and updating of
consensus standards through representation on more than 20 consensus
standard bodies and regularly reviews updated consensus standards and
considers their merit for inclusion in the HMR. For this rulemaking, we
evaluated updated international consensus standards pertaining to
proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special
provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity
limitations, and vessel stowage requirements and determined that the
revised standards provide an enhanced level of safety without imposing
significant compliance burdens. These standards have well-established
and documented safety histories, and their adoption will maintain the
high safety standard currently achieved under the HMR. Therefore, in
this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to add and revise the following incorporation
by reference materials:
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Paragraph (t)(1), which incorporates the International
Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, 2015-2016 Edition, would be
revised to incorporate the 2017-2018 Edition. The International Civil
Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Air contain detailed instructions necessary for the
safe international transport of dangerous goods by air. The ICAO TI
supports the broad principles by establishing requirements necessary to
ensure hazardous materials are safely transported in aircraft while
providing a level of safety that protects the aircraft and its
occupants from undue risk.
Paragraph (v)(2), which incorporates the International
Maritime Organization International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, 2014
Edition, Incorporating Amendment 37-14, English Edition, Volumes 1 and
2, would be revised to incorporate the 2016 Edition, Amendment 38-16.
The International Maritime Organization International Maritime
Dangerous Goods Code is intended to provide for the safe transportation
of hazardous materials by vessel, protect crew members and to prevent
marine pollution. The Code is based on the UN Model Regulations, but
also includes additional requirements applicable to the transport of
hazardous materials by sea (e.g., requirements for marine pollutants;
freight container loading procedures; stowage and segregation; and
other requirements applicable to shipboard safety and preservation of
the marine environment) that are not covered by the UN Model
Regulations.
Paragraph (w), which incorporates various International
Organization for Standardization entries, would be revised to
incorporate by reference standards for the specification, design,
construction, testing, and use of gas cylinders:
--ISO 3807:2013 Gas cylinders--Acetylene cylinders--Basic requirements
and type testing is proposed for incorporation in paragraph (w)(16).
ISO 3807:2013 specifies the basic and type testing requirements for
acetylene cylinders with and without fusible plugs with a maximum
nominal water capacity of 150 L (39.62 gallons) and requirements
regarding production/batch test procedures for manufacturing of
acetylene cylinders with porous material.
--ISO 7866:2012 Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless aluminium alloy gas
cylinders--Design, construction and testing; and ISO 7866:2012/Cor
1:2014 Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless aluminium alloy gas
cylinders--Design, construction and testing, Technical Corrigendum 1
are proposed for incorporation in paragraphs (w)(27) and (w)(28). ISO
7866:2012 specifies minimum requirements for the material, design,
construction and workmanship, manufacturing processes and tests at time
of manufacture of refillable seamless aluminium alloy gas cylinders of
water capacities up to and including 150 L (39.62 gallons) for
compressed, liquefied and dissolved gases for worldwide use.
--ISO 11114-2:2013 Gas cylinders--Compatibility of cylinder and valve
materials with gas contents--Part 2: Non-metallic materials is proposed
for incorporation in paragraph (w)(48). ISO 11114-2:2013 gives guidance
in the selection and evaluation of compatibility between non-metallic
materials for gas cylinders and valves and the gas contents. It also
covers bundles, tubes and pressure drums.
--ISO 9809-4:2014 Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless steel gas
cylinders--Design, construction and testing--Part 4: Stainless steel
cylinders with an Rm value of less than 1 100 MPa is proposed for
incorporation in paragraph (w)(36). ISO 9809-4:2014 specifies the
minimum requirements for the material, design, construction and
workmanship, manufacturing processes, examinations, and tests at
manufacture of refillable seamless stainless steel gas cylinders of
water capacities from 0.5 L (.13 gallons) up to and including 150 L
(39.62 gallons) for compressed, liquefied, and dissolved gases.
--ISO 10297:2014 Gas cylinders--Cylinder valves--Specification and type
testing is proposed for incorporation in paragraph (w)(42). ISO
10297:2014 specifies design, type testing and marking requirements for:
(a) Cylinder valves intended to be fitted to refillable transportable
gas cylinders; (b) main valves (excluding ball valves) for cylinder
bundles; (c) cylinder valves or main valves with integrated pressure
regulator (VIPR); which convey compressed, liquefied or dissolved
gases.
--ISO 10462:2013 Gas cylinders--Transportable cylinders for dissolved
acetylene--Periodic inspection and maintenance is proposed for
incorporation in paragraph (w)(44). ISO 10462:2013 specifies
requirements for the periodic inspection of acetylene cylinders as
required for the transport of dangerous goods and for maintenance in
connection with periodic inspection. It applies to acetylene cylinders
with and without solvent and with a maximum nominal water capacity of
150 L (39.62 gallons).
--ISO 11119-1:2012 Gas cylinders--Refillable composite gas cylinders
and tubes--Design, construction and testing--Part 1: Hoop wrapped fibre
reinforced composite gas cylinders and tubes up to 450 l; ISO 11119-
2:2012 Gas cylinders--Refillable composite gas cylinders and tubes--
Design, construction and testing--Part 2: Fully wrapped fibre
reinforced composite gas cylinders and tubes up to 450 l with load-
sharing metal liners; ISO 11119-2:2012/Amd 1:2014 Gas cylinders--
Refillable composite gas cylinders and tubes--Design, construction and
testing--Part 2: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders
and tubes up to 450 l with load-sharing metal liners; and ISO 11119-
3:2013 Gas cylinders--Refillable composite gas cylinders and tubes--
Design, construction and testing--Part 3: Fully wrapped fibre
reinforced composite gas cylinders and tubes up to 450 l with non-load-
sharing metallic or non-metallic liners are proposed for incorporation
in paragraphs (w)(54), (w)(56), (w)(57), and (w)(59), respectively. ISO
11119-1:2012, ISO 11119-2:2012, and ISO 11119-3:2013 specify
requirements for composite gas cylinders and tubes between 0.5 L (39.62
gallons) and 450 L (119 gallons) water capacity, for the storage and
conveyance of compressed or liquefied gases.
--ISO 11515:2013 Gas cylinders--Refillable composite reinforced tubes
of water capacity between 450 L and 3000 L--Design, construction and
testing is proposed for incorporation in paragraph (w)(62). ISO
11515:2013 specifies minimum requirements for the design, construction
and performance testing of composite reinforced tubes between 450 L
(119 gallons) and 3,000 L (792.5 gallons) water capacity, for
transport, storage and use of compressed or liquefied gases with test
pressures up to and including 1600 bar with a design life of at least
15 years and less than or equal to 30 years.
Paragraph (bb)(1), which incorporates the Transport Canada
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, would add subparagraphs
(xiii), (xiv), (xv), (xvi), (xvii), (xviii), and (xix) to include SOR/
2014-152 and SOR/2014-159 published July 2, 2014; SOR/2014-159 Erratum
published July
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16, 2014; SOR/2014-152 Erratum published August 27, 2014; SOR/2014-306
published December 31, 2014; SOR/2014-306 Erratum published January 28,
2015; and SOR/2015-100 published May 20, 2015, respectively. The
Transport Canada Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations proposed
for incorporation in this NPRM are updates to the existing
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations and cover all updates
made by Transport Canada between January 2014-May 2015.
Paragraph (dd)(1), which incorporates the United Nations
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods--Model Regulations,
18th Revised Edition (2013), Volumes I and II, would be revised to
incorporate the 19th Revised Edition (2015), Volumes I and II. The
United Nations Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
provide a basis for development of harmonized regulations for all modes
of transport, in order to facilitate trade and the safe, efficient
transport of hazardous materials.
Paragraph (dd)(2), which incorporates the United Nations
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods--Manual of Tests
and Criteria, 5th Revised Edition (2009), would be revised to
incorporate the 6th Revised Edition (2015). The Manual of Tests and
Criteria contains criteria, test methods and procedures to be used for
classification of dangerous goods according to the provisions of Parts
2 and 3 of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods, Model Regulations, as well as of chemicals presenting
physical hazards according to the Globally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
Paragraph (dd)(3) would be added to incorporate the United
Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS),
6th Revised Edition (2015). Section 172.401 references the
incorporation by reference of the GHS in Sec. 171.7; however, this
entry does not currently appear in Sec. 171.7. The proposed addition
of this paragraph would correct this oversight. The Globally Harmonized
System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), addresses
classification of chemicals by types of hazard and proposes harmonized
hazard communication elements, including labels and safety data sheets.
It aims at ensuring that information on physical hazards and toxicity
from chemicals be available in order to enhance the protection of human
health and the environment during the handling, transport and use of
these chemicals. The GHS also provides a basis for harmonization of
rules and regulations on chemicals at national, regional and worldwide
level, an important factor also for trade facilitation.
Section 171.8
Section 171.8 defines terms generally used throughout the HMR that
have broad or multi-modal applicability. In this NPRM, PHMSA proposes
to add the following terms and definitions:
Design life: PHMSA proposes to add the term ``design
life'' to define the maximum life of composite cylinders and tubes.
This term is specifically limited to references in the HMR related to
composite cylinders and tubes.
SAPT: PHMSA proposes to add the term ``SAPT'' and a
reference to Sec. 173.21(f). SAPT means self-accelerated
polymerization temperature. See Sec. 173.21(f) of this subchapter.
This is consistent with the similar term SADT (self-accelerated
decomposition temperature).
Service life: PHMSA proposes to add the term ``service
life'' to define the number of years a composite cylinder or tube is
permitted to be in service. This term is specifically limited to
references in the HMR related to composite cylinders and tubes.
Additionally, PHMSA proposes to amend the definitions for the
following terms:
Aerosol: PHMSA proposes to revise the definition of
``aerosol'' to clarify that it is an article. Currently under the HMR,
an aerosol is considered to be an article and therefore the use of
inner packagings in a combination package in not necessary. However,
practice has shown that an aerosol is often mistaken for the inner
packaging of a combination packaging, including both the substance
dispensed (liquid, paste, or powder) and the propellant gas itself.
Large salvage packaging: PHMSA proposes to revise the
definition of ``large salvage packaging'' to add a reference to non-
conforming hazardous materials packages to be consistent with the
wording in the definition of ``salvage packaging.''
UN tube: PHMSA proposes to revise the definition of ``UN
tube,'' which describes it as a seamless pressure receptacle, to
specify that the term includes composite cylinders.
Section 171.12
Section 171.12 prescribes requirements for the use of the Transport
Canada TDG Regulations. Under the U.S.-Canada RCC, which was
established in 2011 by the President of the United States and the
Canadian Prime Minister, PHMSA and Transport Canada, with input from
stakeholders, identified impediments to cross-border transportation of
hazardous materials. In this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to address these
barriers by amending the HMR to expand recognition of cylinders, cargo
tank repair facilities, and equivalency certificates in accordance with
the TDG Regulations.
The HMR in Sec. 171.12(a)(1) provide general authorizations to use
the TDG Regulations for hazardous materials transported from Canada to
the United States, from the United States to Canada, or through the
United States to Canada or a foreign destination. PHMSA proposes to
amend Sec. 171.12(a)(1) to authorize the use of a Transport Canada
equivalency certificate for such road or rail transportation of a
hazardous material shipment. Consistent with existing authorizations to
utilize the TDG Regulations for transportation from Canada to the
United States, the proposed authorization to use a Transport Canada
equivalency certificate only applies until the shipment's initial
transportation ends. In other words, once a shipment offered in
accordance with a Transport Canada equivalency certificate reaches the
destination shown on either a transport document or package markings,
transportation under the authorization in Sec. 171.12 has ended. Any
subsequent offering of packages imported under a Transport Canada
equivalency certificate would have to be done in full compliance with
the HMR. Transport Canada is proposing amendments to the TDG
Regulations to authorize similar reciprocal treatment of PHMSA special
permits.
The HMR in Sec. 171.12(a)(4) authorize the transportation of a
cylinder authorized by the Transport Canada TDG Regulations to, from,
or within the United States. Currently this authorization is limited to
Canadian Transport Commission (CTC) cylinders corresponding to a DOT
specification cylinder and UN pressure receptacles marked with ``CAN.''
In this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to amend paragraph (a)(4)(ii) authorizing
the use of Canadian manufactured cylinders. Specifically, PHMSA
proposes to authorize the transportation of CTC, CRC, BTC, and TC
cylinders that have a corresponding DOT specification cylinder
prescribed in the HMR.
This proposal does not remove or amend existing requirements for
DOT specification cylinders; rather, PHMSA proposes to provide that a
shipper may use either a DOT specification cylinder or a TC cylinder as
appropriate. The goal of these amendments is to promote
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flexibility; to permit the use of advanced technology for the
requalification and use of pressure receptacles; to provide for a
broader selection of authorized pressure receptacles; to reduce the
need for special permits; and to facilitate cross-border transportation
of these cylinders.
Additionally, PHMSA proposes to amend paragraph (a)(4) to authorize
the filling, maintenance, testing, and use of CTC, CRC, BTC, and TC
cylinders that have a corresponding DOT specification cylinder as
prescribed in HMR. This authorization will extend the recognition of
cylinders manufactured in Canada to be filled, used, and requalified
(including rebuild, repair, reheat-treatment) in the United States in
accordance with the TDG Regulations.
Table 1 lists the Canadian cylinders with the corresponding DOT
specification cylinders:
Table 1
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DOT (some or all CTC (some or all of
of these may also these may also be
TC be marked with a marked with a BTC
ICC prefix) and a CRC prefix)
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TC-3AM......................... DOT-3A [ICC-3].... CTC-3A
TC-3AAM........................ DOT-3AA........... CTC-3AA
TC-3ANM........................ DOT-3BN........... CTC-3BN
TC-3EM......................... DOT-3E............ CTC-3E
TC-3HTM........................ DOT-3HT........... CTC-3HT
TC-3ALM........................ DOT-3AL........... CTC-3AL
-- DOT-3B............ CTC-3B
TC-3AXM........................ DOT-3AX........... CTC-3AX
TC-3AAXM....................... DOT-3AAX.......... CTC-3AAX
TC-3TM......................... DOT-3T............
TC-4AAM33...................... DOT-4AA480........ CTC-4AA480
TC-4BM......................... DOT-4B............ CTC-4B
TC-4BM17ET..................... DOT-4B240ET....... CTC-4B240ET
TC-4BAM........................ DOT-4BA........... CTC-4BA
TC-4BWM........................ DOT-4BW........... CTC-4BW
TC-4DM......................... DOT-4D............ CTC-4D
TC-4DAM........................ DOT-4DA........... CTC-4DA
TC-4DSM........................ DOT-4DS........... CTC-4DS
TC-4EM......................... DOT-4E............ CTC-4E
TC-39M......................... DOT-39............ CTC-39
TC-4LM......................... DOT-4L............ CTC-4L
DOT-8............. CTC-8
DOT-8AL........... CTC-8AL
------------------------------------------------------------------------
A U.S.-based facility is permitted to refill and use a cylinder
marked as meeting CTC specification provided it complies with the
applicable requirements specified in Sec. 171.12. In accordance with
Sec. 171.12(a)(4), when the provisions of subchapter C of the HMR
require that a DOT specification or a UN pressure receptacle must be
used for a hazardous material, a packaging authorized by Transport
Canada's TDG Regulations may be used only if it corresponds to the DOT
specification or UN standard authorized by this subchapter.
If implemented, the proposed actions described above would resolve
many of the existing reciprocity issues, streamline the processing of
Canadian cylinders within the United States, and alleviate unnecessary
burdens on the transportation industry. DOT RIN holders may requalify
and mark a TC cylinder in accordance with applicable TDG Regulations,
including the application of metric markings.
Section 171.23
Section 171.23 prescribes requirements for specific materials and
packagings transported under the various international standards
authorized by the HMR. PHMSA proposes to amend paragraph (a) to add TC,
CTC, BTC, or CRC specification cylinders to the list of cylinders which
may be transported to from or within the United States.
Part 172
Section 172.101
Section 172.101 provides the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT), as
well as instructions for its use. Readers should review all changes for
a complete understanding of the amendments. For purposes of the
Government Printing Office's typesetting procedures, proposed changes
to the HMT appear under three sections of the Table: ``remove,''
``add,'' and ``revise.'' Certain entries in the HMT, such as those with
revisions to the proper shipping names, appear as a ``remove'' and
``add.'' In this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to amend the HMT for the
following:
New HMT entries:
UN 0510 Rocket Motors, Division 1.4C
This new HMT entry is the result of packaged products of low power
``Rocket motors'' that typically meet test criteria for assignment to
Division 1.4, Compatibility Group C, but are assigned to 1.3C (i.e., UN
0186) or the 1.4C n.o.s. classification (i.e., UN 0351). This 1.4
rocket motor entry accurately reflects the product type and hazard of
these articles and allows for the assignment of specific packaging
instructions. With the addition of an internationally recognized proper
shipping name and identification number, PHMSA is considering the
removal of the existing HMT entry ``NA 0276, Model rocket motor.'' We
specifically solicit comment on the potential impact of removing the
existing ``NA 0276'' 1.4C HMT entry.
UN 3527 Polyester resin kit, solid base material
This new HMT entry addresses polyester resin kits with a base
material that does not meet the definition of Class 3 (Flammable
liquid) and is more appropriately classed as a Division 4.1 (Flammable
solid). Presently, polyester resin kits are limited to those with a
Class 3 liquid base material component and are assigned under the entry
UN 3269. This new entry permits products with a viscous base component
containing a flammable solvent that
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does not meet the definition of a flammable liquid but does meet the
definition of a flammable solid.
UN 3528 Engine, internal combustion, flammable liquid
powered or Engine, fuel cell, flammable liquid powered or Machinery,
internal combustion, flammable liquid powered or Machinery, fuel cell,
flammable liquid powered
UN 3529 Engine, internal combustion, flammable gas powered
or Engine, fuel cell, flammable gas powered or Machinery, internal
combustion, flammable gas powered or Machinery, fuel cell, flammable
gas powered
UN 3530 Engine, internal combustion or Machinery, internal
combustion
These new HMT entries apply to the fuel contained in engines and
machinery powered by Class 3 flammable liquids, Division 2.1 gases, and
Class 9 environmentally hazardous substances. The previous entry
applicable to these articles, UN 3166, is now applicable to vehicles
only. As a result of the new ``Engine'' and ``Machinery'' entries, the
entries ``UN 3166, Engines, internal combustion, or Engines, fuel cell,
flammable gas powered'' and ``UN 3166, Engines internal combustion, or
Engines, fuel cell, flammable liquid powered'' are removed.
UN 3531 Polymerizing substance, solid, stabilized, n.o.s.
UN 3532 Polymerizing substance, liquid, stabilized, n.o.s.
UN 3533 Polymerizing substance, solid, temperature
controlled, n.o.s.
UN 3534 Polymerizing substance, liquid, temperature
controlled, n.o.s.
These new Division 4.1 HMT entries are added for polymerizing
substances that do not meet the criteria for inclusion in any other
hazard class.
Catecholborane (also known as 1, 3, 2-Benzodioxaborole)
At the ICAO DGP/25 meeting, the Panel was informed of an incident
involving Catecholborane (also known as 1, 3, 2-Benzodioxaborole) that
resulted in an industry recommendation to forbid transport of the
substance by air unless transported in pressure receptacles and under
cooled conditions. The material was classified as ``UN 2924, Flammable
liquid, corrosive, n.o.s.'' The product properties indicated (1) that
the substance decomposes to borane gas at a rate of 2 percent per week
at room temperature, (2) that borane gas could ignite when in contact
with moist air, and (3) that catecholborane could react violently with
water. The incident occurred after transport of the substance was
delayed for nine days as the result of extreme weather conditions with
temperatures consistently above 33 [deg]C (91[emsp14][deg]F). After
being stored for approximately two weeks at a low temperature at the
destination, several bottles containing the substance exploded and
caught fire. It was concluded that moist air entered the bottles during
the long transit time under high temperatures causing a chemical
reaction and pressure build up. Panel members suspected a
classification problem, but they could not determine whether this was
due to shipper error or a limitation in the classification criteria in
the regulations. The issue was submitted to the attention of the UN
Sub-Committee at the December 2016 meeting for further review and
determination if a new classification was required. In the interim, a
new light type entry was added to the ICAO Technical Instructions
Dangerous Goods List with a new special provision (A210) assigned to
``Catecholborane'' and ``1, 3, 2-Benzodioxaborole'' forbidding the
substance for transport by air on both passenger and cargo aircraft.
Transport on cargo aircraft would be possible with the approval of the
State of Origin and State of the Operator.
Consistent with the ICAO Technical Instructions, PHMSA proposes to
add new HMT entries in italics for ``Catecholborane'' and ``1, 3, 2-
Benzodioxaborole'' and to assign a new special provision A210
clarifying that this material is forbidden for air transport unless
approved by the Associate Administrator.
Amendments to column (2) hazardous materials descriptions and
proper shipping names:
Section 172.101(c) describes column (2) of the HMT and the
requirements for hazardous materials descriptions and proper shipping
names.
PHMSA proposes to amend the proper shipping name for ``UN
3269, Polyester resin kit'' by adding the italicized text ``liquid base
material.'' This is consistent with the format of the new HMT entry for
polyester resin kits with a solid base material.
PHMSA proposes to amend the proper shipping names for ``UN
3151, Polyhalogenated biphenyls, liquid or Polyhalogenated terphenyls,
liquid'' and ``UN 3152, Polyhalogenated biphenyls, solid or
Polyhalogenated terphenyls, solid'' by adding ``Halogenated
monomethyldiphenylmethanes, liquid'' and ``Halogenated
monomethyldiphenylmethanes, solid,'' respectively. Noting that
halogenated monomethyldiphenylmethanes have similar chemical and
ecotoxicological properties as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and
polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs), we propose this revision to ensure
that they are considered as PCBs or PCTs for the purposes of transport.
Amendments to column (3) hazard class or division:
Section 172.101(d) describes column (3) of the HMT and the
designation of the hazard class or division corresponding to each
proper shipping name.
PHMSA proposes to revise the hazard class of ``UN 3507, Uranium
hexafluoride, radioactive material, excepted package, less than 0.1 kg
per package, non-fissile or fissile-excepted,'' from Class 8 to
Division 6.1 and subsequently to add the Class 8 hazard as a subsidiary
hazard label code in column (6). This revision is based on the
precedence provisions for classification of materials possessing more
than one hazard and is consistent with the 19th Revised Edition of the
UN Model Regulations. The presence of a Division 6.1 hazard was
determined following a thorough review of literature and test data on
uranium hexafluoride. A summary of the data and a proposal to revise
the primary hazard class from Class 8 to Division 6.1 was provided in
Working Paper ST/SG/AC.10/C.3/2014/60, which was submitted to the 45th
session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods and is available at http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/trans/doc/2013/dgac10c3/ST-SG-AC.10-C.3-2014-60e.pdf.
Amendments to column (6) label(s):
Section 172.101(g) describes column (6) of the HMT and the labels
required (primary and subsidiary) for specific entries in the HMT.
Data presented to the UNSCOE in this last biennium indicated a need
for the addition of a subsidiary hazard of Division 6.1 to be assigned
to ``UN 2815, N-Aminoethylpiperazine,'' ``UN 2977, Radioactive
material, uranium hexafluoride, fissile,'' and ``UN 2978, Radioactive
material, uranium hexafluoride non fissile or fissile-excepted.'' PHMSA
proposes to make appropriate amendments to the HMT to account for these
revisions to the UN Model Regulations.
For the HMT entry, ``UN 3507, Uranium hexafluoride, radioactive
material, excepted package, less than 0.1 kg per package, non-fissile
or fissile-excepted,'' PHMSA proposes to revise the labels for
consistency with the change made to the classification of this material
under amendments to column (3) (see above). The Class 8 (Corrosive)
primary hazard label would be revised to a Division 6.1 primary hazard
label and Class 8 subsidiary hazard label in
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addition to the existing Class 7 (Radioactive) subsidiary hazard label
to read ``6.1, 7, 8.''
Amendments to column (7) special provisions:
Section 172.101(h) describes column (7) of the HMT whereas Sec.
172.102(c) prescribes the special provisions assigned to specific
entries in the HMT. The particular modifications to the entries in the
HMT are discussed below. See ``Section 172.102 special provisions''
below for a detailed discussion of the proposed additions, revisions,
and deletions to the special provisions addressed in this NPRM.
In this NPRM, new special provision 157 is proposed to be
assigned to the HMT entry ``UN 3527, Polyester resin kit, solid base
material.''
In this NPRM, new special provision 379 is proposed to be
assigned to the HMT entries ``UN1005, Ammonia, anhydrous'' and ``UN
3516, Adsorbed gas, toxic, corrosive, n.o.s.''
In the 19th Revised Edition of the UN Model Regulations,
new special provision 386 was assigned to the four new ``n.o.s.'' HMT
entries for polymerizing substances and to the 52 named substances in
the HMT that polymerize, all of which contain the text ``stabilized''
as part of the proper shipping name, except for ``UN 2383,
Dipropylamine'' (see Table 2 below). This new special provision
includes transport controls to avoid dangerous polymerization reactions
including the use of chemical stabilization or temperature control.
In this NPRM, new special provision 387 (special provision 386
already exists) is proposed to be assigned to all 52 HMT entries.
Table 2
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Proper shipping name UN No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Acrolein dimer, stabilized.............................. UN2607
Acrolein, stabilized.................................... UN1092
Acrylic acid, stabilized................................ UN2218
Acrylonitrile, stabilized............................... UN1093
Allyl isothiocyanate, stabilized........................ UN1545
Allyltrichlorosilane, stabilized........................ UN1724
Bicyclo [2,2,1] hepta-2,5-diene, stabilized or 2,5- UN2251
Norbornadiene, stabilized..............................
Butadienes, stabilized or Butadienes and Hydrocarbon UN1010
mixture, stabilized containing more than 40% butadienes
Butyl acrylates, stabilized............................. UN2348
n-Butyl methacrylate, stabilized........................ UN2227
Butyl vinyl ether, stabilized........................... UN2352
1,2-Butylene oxide, stabilized.......................... UN3022
Chloroprene, stabilized................................. UN1991
Crotonaldehyde or Crotonaldehyde, stabilized............ UN1143
Cyanogen chloride, stabilized........................... UN1589
Diketene, stabilized.................................... UN2521
Dipropylamine........................................... UN2383
Divinyl ether, stabilized............................... UN1167
Ethyl acrylate, stabilized.............................. UN1917
Ethyl methacrylate, stabilized.......................... UN2277
Ethylacetylene, stabilized.............................. UN2452
Ethyleneimine, stabilized............................... UN1185
Hydrogen cyanide, stabilized with less than 3 percent UN1051
water..................................................
Hydrogen cyanide, stabilized, with less than 3 percent UN1614
water and absorbed in a porous inert material..........
Isobutyl acrylate, stabilized........................... UN2527
Isobutyl methacrylate, stabilized....................... UN2283
Isoprene, stabilized.................................... UN1218
Methacrylaldehyde, stabilized........................... UN2396
Methacrylic acid, stabilized............................ UN2531
Methacrylonitrile, stabilized........................... UN3079
Methyl acetylene and propadiene mixtures, stabilized.... UN1060
Methyl acrylate, stabilized............................. UN1919
Methyl isopropenyl ketone, stabilized................... UN1246
Methyl methacrylate monomer, stabilized................. UN1247
Methyl vinyl ketone, stabilized......................... UN1251
Propadiene, stabilized.................................. UN2200
Propyleneimine, stabilized.............................. UN1921
Styrene monomer, stabilized............................. UN2055
Sulfur trioxide, stabilized............................. UN1829
Tetrafluoroethylene, stabilized......................... UN1081
Trifluorochloroethylene, stabilized or Refrigerant gas R UN1082
1113...................................................
Vinyl acetate, stabilized............................... UN1301
Vinyl bromide, stabilized............................... UN1085
Vinyl butyrate, stabilized.............................. UN2838
Vinyl chloride, stabilized.............................. UN1086
Vinyl ethyl ether, stabilized........................... UN1302
Vinyl fluoride, stabilized.............................. UN1860
Vinyl isobutyl ether, stabilized........................ UN1304
Vinyl methyl ether, stabilized.......................... UN1087
Vinylidene chloride, stabilized......................... UN1303
Vinylpyridines, stabilized.............................. UN3073
Vinyltoluenes, stabilized............................... UN2618
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In this NPRM, new special provision 422 is proposed to be
assigned to the HMT entries ``UN 3480, Lithium ion batteries including
lithium ion polymer batteries''; ``UN 3481, Lithium ion batteries
contained in equipment including lithium ion polymer batteries''; ``UN
3481 Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment including lithium ion
polymer batteries''; ``UN 3090, Lithium metal batteries including
lithium alloy batteries''; ``UN 3091, Lithium metal batteries contained
in equipment including lithium alloy batteries''; and ``UN3091, Lithium
metal batteries packed with equipment including lithium alloy
batteries.''
In this NPRM, special provision 134 is proposed to be
removed from the HMT entry ``UN 3072, Life-saving appliances, not self-
inflating containing dangerous goods as equipment'' and replaced with
new special provision 182. On January 8, 2015, PHMSA published a final
rule [Docket No. PHMSA-2013-0260 (HM-215M); 80 FR 1075] that added
special provision 134 to ``UN 3072.'' The intent of this action was to
harmonize with special provision A182 of the ICAO Technical
Instructions to clarify that equipment containing only lithium
batteries must be classified as either lithium batteries contained in
or packed with equipment ``UN 3091'' or ``UN 3481.'' In reviewing the
assignment of special provision 134 to ``UN 3072'' to make this
clarification, PHMSA found that the provisions of special provision 134
are not assigned to ``UN 3072'' in any international standard, but
rather to the entry for ``UN 3171, Battery-powered vehicle or Battery-
powered equipment.'' Although special provision 134 does require that
equipment powered only by lithium metal batteries or lithium ion
batteries must be consigned under the entries associated with lithium
batteries contained in or packed with equipment, the rest of special
provision 134 is not applicable to ``Life-saving appliances, not self-
inflating containing dangerous goods as equipment.'' As a result, PHMSA
proposes a new special provision 182 applicable only to the HMT entry
for ``UN 3072, Life-saving appliances, not self-inflating containing
dangerous goods as equipment'' to clarify that equipment containing
only lithium batteries must be classified as either lithium batteries
contained in or packed with equipment ``UN 3091'' or ``UN 3481,'' as
appropriate.
In this NPRM, new special provision A210 is proposed to be
assigned to the new HMT italicized entries for ``Catecholborane'' and
``1, 3, 2-Benzodioxaborole.''
In this NPRM, new special provision A212 is proposed to be
assigned to the HMT entry ``UN 2031, Nitric acid other than red fuming,
with more than 20 percent and less than 65 percent nitric acid.''
In this NPRM, new special provision B134 is proposed to be
assigned to the PG III entries in Table 4 to be consistent with
revisions to the IMDG Code.
Table 4
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Proper shipping name UN No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aluminum powder, coated................................. UN1309
Ferrous metal borings or Ferrous metal shavings or UN2793
Ferrous metal turnings or Ferrous metal cuttings in a
form liable to self-heating............................
Iron oxide, spent, or Iron sponge, spent obtained from UN1376
coal gas purification..................................
Magnesium or Magnesium alloys with more than 50 percent UN1869
magnesium in pellets, turnings or ribbons..............
Peroxides, inorganic, n.o.s............................. UN1483
Titanium sponge granules or Titanium sponge powders..... UN2878
------------------------------------------------------------------------
In this NPRM, new special provision B135 is proposed to be
assigned to the PG III entries in Table 5 consistent with revisions to
the IMDG Code.
Table 5
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Proper shipping name UN No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hafnium powder, dry..................................... UN2545
Metal catalyst, dry..................................... UN2881
Metal powder, self-heating, n.o.s....................... UN3189
Titanium powder, dry.................................... UN2546
Zirconium powder, dry................................... UN2008
Zirconium scrap......................................... UN1932
------------------------------------------------------------------------
In this NPRM, special provision TP1 is changed to TP2 for
the following entries: ``UN 2672, Ammonia solution, 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''; ``UN 2709, Butyl
benzenes''; ``UN 2241, Cycloheptane''; ``UN 1206, Heptanes''; ``UN
1208, Hexanes''; ``UN 2294, N-Methylaniline''; ``UN 2296,
Methylcyclohexane''; ``UN 1920, Nonanes''; ``UN 1262, Octanes''; ``UN
2368, alpha-Pinene''; ``UN 1272, Pine oil''; ``UN 2850, Propylene
tetramer''; ``UN 2325, 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene''; ``UN 2057,
Tripropylene''; ``UN 1299, Turpentine''; and ``UN 1840, Zinc chloride,
solution.'' Tank provision TP2 authorizes a slightly lower degree of
filling than TP1. The IMDG Code follows a guiding principle that
assigns TP2 to materials that are marine pollutants. In a previous
harmonization rulemaking (HM-215M; 80 FR 1075), PHMSA added various
hazardous materials to the list of marine pollutants in appendix B to
Sec. 172.101, but both the HMT and IMDG Code failed to change the TP
code from TP1 to TP2 to authorize a lower degree of filling.
In this NPRM, special provisions T9, TP7, and TP33 are
proposed to be assigned to the HMT entry ``UN 1415, Lithium.'' This
permits UN 1415 for transportation in UN portable tanks consistent with
similar Division 4.3, PG I materials.
In this NPRM, new special provisions W31, W32, W40, and
W100 are proposed to certain water-reactive substances. The proposed
special provisions correspond with special packaging provisions PP31,
PP31 ``modified'' (Packing Instruction P403), PP40, and PP100 of the
IMDG Code, respectively. Table 6 contains the proposed changes listed
in alphabetical order and showing the proper shipping name, UN
identification number, and the proposed special provision(s).
Table 6
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Proper shipping name UN No. Proposed addition(s)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alkali metal alcoholates, self- UN3206 W31
heating, corrosive, n.o.s.
Alkali metal alloys, liquid, UN1421 W31
n.o.s.
Alkali metal amalgam, liquid.... UN1389 W31
Alkali metal amalgam, solid..... UN3401 W32
Alkali metal amides............. UN1390 W31, W40
Alkali metal dispersions, UN3482 W31
flammable or Alkaline earth
metal dispersions, flammable.
Alkali metal dispersions, or UN1391 W31
Alkaline earth metal
dispersions.
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Alkaline earth metal UN3205 W31
alcoholates, n.o.s.
Alkaline earth metal alloys, UN1393 W31, W40
n.o.s.
Alkaline earth metal amalgams, UN1392 W31
liquid.
Alkaline earth metal amalgams, UN3402 W32
solid.
Aluminum carbide................ UN1394 W31, W40
Aluminum ferrosilicon powder (PG UN1395 W31, W40
II).
Aluminum hydride................ UN2463 W32
Aluminum phosphide.............. UN1397 W32
Aluminum phosphide pesticides... UN3048 W31
Aluminum powder, coated......... UN1309 W100
Aluminum powder, uncoated....... UN1396 W31, W40
Aluminum silicon powder, UN1398 W31, W40
uncoated.
Aluminum smelting by-products or UN3170 W31, W40
Aluminum remelting by-products
(PG II).
Aluminum smelting by-products or UN3170 W31
Aluminum remelting by-products
(PG III).
2-Amino-4,6-Dinitrophenol, UN3317 W31
wetted with not less than 20
percent water by mass.
Ammonium picrate, wetted with UN1310 W31
not less than 10 percent water,
by mass.
Arsenic acid, liquid............ UN1533 W31
Barium.......................... UN1400 W31, W40
Barium alloys, pyrophoric....... UN1854 W31
Barium azide, wetted with not UN1571 W31
less than 50 percent water, by
mass.
Barium cyanide.................. UN1565 W31
Barium peroxide................. UN1449 W100
Beryllium, powder............... UN1567 W100
Boron trifluoride diethyl UN2604 W31
etherate.
Boron trifluoride dimethyl UN2965 W31
etherate.
Bromobenzyl cyanides, liquid.... UN1694 W31
Bromobenzyl cyanides, solid..... UN3449 W31
Calcium......................... UN1401 W31, W40
Calcium carbide (PG I).......... UN1402 W32
Calcium carbide (PG II)......... UN1402 W31, W40
Calcium cyanamide with more than UN1403 W31, W40
0.1 percent of calcium carbide.
Calcium cyanide................. UN1575 W31
Calcium dithionite or Calcium UN1923 W31
hydrosulfite.
Calcium hydride................. UN1404 W32
Calcium manganese silicon....... UN2844 W31
Calcium peroxide................ UN1457 W100
Calcium phosphide............... UN1360 W32
Calcium, pyrophoric or Calcium UN1855 W31
alloys, pyrophoric.
Calcium silicide (PG II)........ UN1405 W31
Calcium silicide (PG III)....... UN1405 W31, W40
Carbon, activated............... UN1362 W31
Carbon disulfide................ UN1131 W31
Cerium, slabs, ingots, or rods.. UN1333 W100
Cerium, turnings or gritty UN3078 W31, W40
powder.
Cesium or Caesium............... UN1407 W32
Chloric acid aqueous solution, UN2626 W31
with not more than 10 percent
chloric acid.
Chlorosilanes, water-reactive, UN2988 W31
flammable, corrosive, n.o.s.
Chromium trioxide, anhydrous.... UN1463 W31
Corrosive solids, water- UN3096 W100
reactive, n.o.s (PG II).
Cyanogen bromide................ UN1889 W31
Decaborane...................... UN1868 W31
Dinitrophenol, wetted with not UN1320 W31
less than 15 percent water, by
mass.
Dinitrophenolates, wetted with UN1321 W31
not less than 15 percent water,
by mass.
Dinitroresorcinol, wetted with UN1322 W31
not less than 15 percent water,
by mass.
Diphenylamine chloroarsine...... UN1698 W31
Diphenylchloroarsine, liquid.... UN1699 W31
Diphenylchloroarsine, solid..... UN3450 W31
Dipicryl sulfide, wetted with UN2852 W31
not less than 10 percent water,
by mass.
Ethyldichlorosilane............. UN1183 W31
Ferrocerium..................... UN1323 W100
Ferrosilicon with 30 percent or UN1408 W100
more but less than 90 percent
silicon.
Ferrous metal borings or Ferrous UN2793 W100
metal shavings or Ferrous metal
turnings or Ferrous metal
cuttings in a form liable to
self-heating.
Fibers or Fabrics, animal or UN1373 W31
vegetable or Synthetic, n.o.s.
with animal or vegetable oil.
Fish meal, unstabilized or Fish UN1374 W31, W40
scrap, unstabilized.
Hafnium powder, dry............. UN2545 W31
Hafnium powder, wetted with not UN1326 W31, W40
less than 25 percent water (a
visible excess of water must be
present) (a) mechanically
produced, particle size less
than 53 microns; (b) chemically
produced, particle size less
than 840 microns.
Iron oxide, spent, or Iron UN1376 W100
sponge, spent obtained from
coal gas purification.
Isocyanates, flammable, toxic, UN2478 W31
n.o.s. or Isocyanate solutions,
flammable, toxic, n.o.s. flash
point less than 23 degrees C.
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Lithium......................... UN1415 W32
Lithium aluminum hydride........ UN1410 W32
Lithium borohydride............. UN1413 W32
Lithium ferrosilicon............ UN2830 W31, W40
Lithium hydride................. UN1414 W32
Lithium hydride, fused solid.... UN2805 W31, W40
Lithium nitride................. UN2806 W32
Lithium peroxide................ UN1472 W100
Lithium silicon................. UN1417 W31, W40
Magnesium aluminum phosphide.... UN1419 W32
Magnesium diamide............... UN2004 W31
Magnesium granules, coated, UN2950 W100
particle size not less than 149
microns.
Magnesium hydride............... UN2010 W32
Magnesium or Magnesium alloys UN1869 W100
with more than 50 percent
magnesium in pellets, turnings
or ribbons.
Magnesium peroxide.............. UN1476 W100
Magnesium phosphide............. UN2011 W32
Magnesium, powder or Magnesium UN1418 W32
alloys, powder (PG I).
Magnesium, powder or Magnesium UN1418 W31, W40
alloys, powder (PG II).
Magnesium, powder or Magnesium UN1418 W31
alloys, powder (PG III).
Magnesium silicide.............. UN2624 W31, W40
Maneb or Maneb preparations with UN2210 W100
not less than 60 percent maneb.
Maneb stabilized or Maneb UN2968 W100
preparations, stabilized
against self-heating.
Mercuric potassium cyanide...... UN1626 W31
Metal catalyst, dry............. UN2881 W31
Metal catalyst, wetted with a UN1378 W31, W40
visible excess of liquid.
Metal hydrides, flammable, UN3182 W31, W40
n.o.s. (PG II).
Metal hydrides, flammable, UN3182 W31
n.o.s. (PG III).
Metal hydrides, water reactive, UN1409 W32
n.o.s (PG I).
Metal hydrides, water reactive, UN1409 W31, W40
n.o.s (PG II).
Metal powder, self-heating, UN3189 W31
n.o.s.
Metal powders, flammable, n.o.s. UN3089 W100
Metal salts of organic UN3181 W31
compounds, flammable, n.o.s.
Metallic substance, water- UN3208 W32
reactive, n.o.s (PG I).
Metallic substance, water- .............. W31
reactive, n.o.s (PG II).
Metallic substance, water- UN3208 W31, W40
reactive, n.o.s (PG III).
Metallic substance, water- UN3209 W32
reactive, self-heating, n.o.s
(PG I and III).
Metallic substance, water- UN3209 W32, W40
reactive, self-heating, n.o.s
(PG II).
Methyldichlorosilane............ UN1242 W31
Nitrocellulose, with not more UN2557 W31
than 12.6 percent nitrogen, by
dry mass mixture with or
without plasticizer, with or
without pigment.
Nitrocellulose with alcohol with UN2556 W31
not less than 25 percent
alcohol by mass, and with not
more than 12.6 percent
nitrogen, by dry mass.
Nitrocellulose with water with UN2555 W31
not less than 25 percent water
by mass.
Nitroguanidine, wetted or UN1336 W31
Picrite, wetted with not less
than 20 percent water, by mass.
4[dash]Nitrophenylhydrazine, UN3376 W31
with not less than 30 percent
water, by mass.
Nitrostarch, wetted with not UN1337 W31
less than 20 percent water, by
mass.
Organometallic substance, UN3398 W31
liquid, water-reactive.
Organometallic substance, UN3399 W31
liquid, water-reactive,
flammable.
Organometallic substance, solid, UN3395 W31
water-reactive.
Organometallic substance, solid, UN3396 W31
water-reactive, flammable.
Organometallic substance, solid, UN3397 W31
water-reactive, self-heating.
Osmium tetroxide................ UN2471 W31
Paper, unsaturated oil treated UN1379 W31
incompletely dried (including
carbon paper).
Peroxides, inorganic, n.o.s..... UN1483 W100
9-Phosphabicyclononanes or UN2940 W31
Cyclooctadiene phosphines.
Phosphorus heptasulfide, free UN1339 W31
from yellow or white phosphorus.
Phosphorus pentasulfide, free UN1340 W31, W40
from yellow or white phosphorus.
Phosphorus sesquisulfide, free UN1341 W31
from yellow or white phosphorus.
Phosphorus trisulfide, free from UN1343 W31
yellow or white phosphorus.
Phosphorus, white dry or UN1381 W31
Phosphorus, white, under water
or Phosphorus white, in
solution or Phosphorus, yellow
dry or Phosphorus, yellow,
under water or Phosphorus,
yellow, in solution.
Potassium....................... UN2257 W32
Potassium borohydride........... UN1870 W32
Potassium cyanide, solid........ UN1680 W31
Potassium cyanide solution...... UN3413 W31
Potassium dithionite or UN1929 W31
Potassium hydrosulfite.
Potassium, metal alloys, liquid. UN1420 W31
Potassium, metal alloys, solid.. UN3403 W32
Potassium phosphide............. UN2012 W32
Potassium sodium alloys, liquid. UN1422 W31
Potassium sodium alloys, solid.. UN3404 W32
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Potassium sulfide, anhydrous or UN1382 W31, W40
Potassium sulfide with less
than 30 percent water of
crystallization.
Pyrophoric liquids, organic, UN2845 W31
n.o.s.
Pyrophoric metals, n.o.s., or UN1383 W31
Pyrophoric alloys, n.o.s.
Pyrophoric solid, inorganic, UN3200 W31
n.o.s.
Pyrophoric solids, organic, UN2846 W31
n.o.s.
Rubidium........................ UN1423 W32
Self-heating liquid, corrosive, UN3188 W31
inorganic, n.o.s.
Self-heating liquid, corrosive, UN3185 W31
organic, n.o.s.
Self-heating liquid, inorganic, UN3186 W31
n.o.s.
Self-heating liquid, organic, UN3183 W31
n.o.s.
Self-heating liquid, toxic, UN3187 W31
inorganic, n.o.s.
Self-heating liquid, toxic, UN3184 W31
organic, n.o.s.
Self-heating solid, inorganic, UN3190 W31
n.o.s.
Self-heating solid, organic, UN3088 W31
n.o.s.
Silver picrate, wetted with not UN1347 W31
less than 30 percent water, by
mass.
Sodium.......................... UN1428 W32
Sodium aluminum hydride......... UN2835 W31, W40
Sodium borohydride.............. UN1426 W32
Sodium cyanide, solid........... UN1689 W31
Sodium cyanide solution......... UN3414 W31
Sodium dinitro-o-cresolate, UN3369 W31
wetted with not less than 10%
water, by mass.
Sodium dinitro-o-cresolate, UN1348 W31
wetted with not less than 15
percent water, by mass.
Sodium dithionite or Sodium UN1384 W31
hydrosulfite.
Sodium hydride.................. UN1427 W32
Sodium hydrosulfide, with less UN2318 W31
than 25 percent water of
crystallization.
Sodium methylate................ UN1431 W31
Sodium phosphide................ UN1432 W32
Sodium picramate, wetted with UN1349 W31
not less than 20 percent water,
by mass.
Sodium sulfide, anhydrous or UN1385 W31, W40
Sodium sulfide with less than
30 percent water of
crystallization.
Stannic phosphide............... UN1433 W32
Strontium peroxide.............. UN1509 W100
Strontium phosphide............. UN2013 W32
Tear gas substances, liquid, UN1693 W31
n.o.s.
Tear gas substance, solid, n.o.s UN3448 W31
4-Thiapentanal.................. UN2785 W31
Thiourea dioxide................ UN3341 W31
Titanium disulphide............. UN3174 W31
Titanium hydride................ UN1871 W31, W40
Titanium powder, dry............ UN2546 W31
Titanium powder, wetted with not UN1352 W31, W40
less than 25 percent water (a
visible excess of water must be
present) (a) mechanically
produced, particle size less
than 53 microns; (b) chemically
produced, particle size less
than 840 microns.
Titanium sponge granules or UN2878 W100
Titanium sponge powders.
Titanium trichloride, pyrophoric UN2441 W31
or Titanium trichloride
mixtures, pyrophoric.
Toxic solids, water-reactive, UN3125 W100
n.o.s.
Trichlorosilane................. UN1295 W31
Trinitrobenzene, wetted, with UN3367 W31
not less than 10% water, by
mass.
Trinitrobenzene, wetted with not UN1354 W31
less than 30 percent water, by
mass.
Trinitrobenzoic acid, wetted UN3368 W31
with not less than 10% water by
mass.
Trinitrobenzoic acid, wetted UN1355 W31
with not less than 30 percent
water, by mass.
Trinitrochlorobenzene (picryl UN3365 W31
chloride), wetted, with not
less than 10% water by mass.
Trinitrophenol (picric acid), UN3364 W31
wetted, with not less than 10
percent water by mass.
Trinitrophenol, wetted with not UN1344 W31
less than 30 percent water, by
mass.
Trinitrotoluene (TNT), wetted, UN3366 W31
with not less than 10 percent
water by mass.
Trinitrotoluene, wetted or TNT, UN1356 W31
wetted, with not less than 30
percent water by mass.
Urea nitrate, wetted, with not UN3370 W31
less than 10 percent water by
mass.
Urea nitrate, wetted with not UN1357 W31
less than 20 percent water, by
mass.
Water-reactive liquid, n.o.s.... UN3148 W31
Water-reactive solid, corrosive, UN3131 W31
n.o.s (PG I and III).
Water-reactive solid, corrosive, UN3131 W31, W40
n.o.s (PG II).
Water-reactive solid, flammable, UN3132 W31
n.o.s (PG I and III).
Water-reactive solid, flammable, UN3132 W31, W40
n.o.s (PG III).
Water-reactive solid, n.o.s (PG UN2813 W32
I).
Water-reactive solid, n.o.s (PG UN2813 W31, W40
II).
Water-reactive solid, n.o.s (PG UN2813 W31
III).
Water-reactive solid, self- UN3135 W31
heating, n.o.s (PG I and III).
Water-reactive solid, self- UN3135 W31, W40
heating, n.o.s (PG I).
Water-reactive solid, toxic, UN3134 W31
n.o.s (PG I and III).
Water-reactive solid, toxic, UN3134 W31, W40
n.o.s (PG II).
Xanthates....................... UN3342 W31
Xylyl bromide, liquid........... UN1701 W31
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Zinc ashes...................... UN1435 W100
Zinc peroxide................... UN1516 W100
Zinc phosphide.................. UN1714 W32
Zinc powder or Zinc dust (PG I UN1436 W31
and III).
Zinc powder or Zinc dust (PG II) UN1436 W31, W40
Zirconium hydride............... UN1437 W31, W40
Zirconium, dry, coiled wire, UN2858 W100
finished metal sheets, strip
(thinner than 254 microns but
not thinner than 18 microns).
Zirconium, dry, finished sheets, UN2009 W31
strip or coiled wire.
Zirconium picramate, wetted with UN1517 W31
not less than 20 percent water,
by mass.
Zirconium powder, dry........... UN2008 W31
Zirconium powder, wetted with UN1358 W31, W40
not less than 25 percent water
(a visible excess of water must
be present) (a) mechanically
produced, particle size less
than 53 microns; (b) chemically
produced, particle size less
than 840 microns.
Zirconium scrap................. UN1932 W31
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Amendments to column (9) quantity limitations:
Section 172.101(j) describes column (9) of the HMT and the quantity
limitations for specific entries. Furthermore, columns (9A) and (9B)
specify the maximum quantities that may be offered for transportation
in one package by passenger-carrying aircraft or passenger-carrying
rail car (column (9A)) or by cargo-only aircraft (column (9B)). The
indication of ``forbidden'' means the material may not be offered for
transportation or transported in the applicable mode of transport.
In this NPRM, PHMSA proposes for column (9B) a quantity limit of 75
kg for ``UN 0501, Propellant, solid, Division 1.4C.'' Previously,
column (9B) forbid the transport of UN 0501 by cargo-only aircraft.
This new quantity limit is consistent with the authorized quantity
limit found in the ICAO Technical Instructions. In a working paper
submitted at the 25th meeting the ICAO DGP, it was noted that while all
other Division 1.4C explosives listed in the table were forbidden on
passenger aircraft, only UN 0501 was also forbidden on cargo aircraft.
A maximum net quantity of 75 kg per package was permitted on cargo
aircraft for all other Division 1.4C explosives. It was also reported
that a June 2015 meeting of the United Nations Working Group on
Explosives had determined that there were no differences between the
transport risks posed by UN 0501 and other Division 1.4C explosives.
Amendments to column (10) vessel stowage requirements:
Section 172.101(k) explains the purpose of column (10) of the HMT
and prescribes the vessel stowage and segregation requirements for
specific entries. Column (10) is divided into two columns: column (10A)
[Vessel stowage] specifies the authorized stowage locations on board
cargo and passenger vessels, and column (10B) [Other provisions]
specifies special stowage and segregation provisions. The meaning of
each code in column (10B) is set forth in Sec. 176.84 of this
subchapter.
Consistent with changes to Amendment 38-16 of the IMDG Code, PHMSA
proposes numerous changes to the vessel stowage location codes shown in
column (10A) of the HMT. The majority of these changes are a result of
those made to the IMDG Code to ensure the safe transportation of
substances requiring stabilization when transported by vessel. Table 7
contains the proposed changes listed in alphabetical order and showing
the proper shipping name, UN identification number, current vessel
stowage location code, and proposed vessel stowage location.
Table 7
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Proposed
Proper shipping name UN No. Current vessel vessel stowage
stowage code code
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Acrolein dimer, stabilized.................................... 2607 A C
Acrylonitrile, stabilized..................................... 1093 E D
N-Aminoethylpiperazine........................................ 2815 A B
Butyl acrylates, stabilized................................... 2348 A C
n-Butyl methacrylate, stabilized.............................. 2227 A C
Butyl vinyl ether, stabilized................................. 2352 B C
1,2-Butylene oxide, stabilized................................ 3022 B C
Ethyl acrylate, stabilized.................................... 1917 B C
Ethyl methacrylate, stabilized................................ 2277 B C
Isobutyl acrylate, stabilized................................. 2527 A C
Isobutyl methacrylate, stabilized............................. 2283 A C
Isoprene, stabilized.......................................... 1218 E D
Methacrylaldehyde, stabilized................................. 2396 E D
Methyl acrylate, stabilized................................... 1919 B C
Methyl isopropenyl ketone, stabilized......................... 1246 B C
Methyl methacrylate monomer, stabilized....................... 1247 B C
Potassium superoxide.......................................... 2466 E D
Propyleneimine, stabilized.................................... 1921 B D
Radioactive material, uranium hexafluoride non fissile or 2978 A B
fissile-excepted.............................................
Radioactive material, uranium hexafluoride, fissile........... 2977 A B
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Styrene monomer, stabilized................................... 2055 A C
Vinyl acetate, stabilized..................................... 1301 B C
Vinyl butyrate, stabilized.................................... 2838 B C
Vinyl isobutyl ether, stabilized.............................. 1304 B C
Vinylidene chloride, stabilized............................... 1303 E D
Vinyltoluenes, stabilized..................................... 2618 A C
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With the addition of a Division 6.1 subsidiary hazard to ``UN 2815,
N-Aminoethylpiperazine,'' ``UN 2977, Radioactive material, uranium
hexafluoride, fissile,'' and ``UN 2978, Radioactive material, uranium
hexafluoride non fissile or fissile-excepted,'' PHMSA proposes that
code ``40,'' which indicates that the material must be stowed clear of
living quarters, be added to column (10B) for these entries to remain
consistent with the IMDG Code.
As a consequence of adding special provision 387, which addresses
stabilization requirements to 52 existing entries in the HMT that are
identified as requiring such, the IMO amended vessel stowage
requirements for these entries. PHMSA proposes to add code ``25'' to
column (10B) for the same 52 entries identified in Table 2. We note
that the IMDG Code did not assign stowage provisions equivalent to code
``25'' to ``UN 1167, Divinyl ether, stabilized'' or ``UN 2383,
Dipropylamine.'' Stowage code ``25'' requires these materials to be
protected from sources of heat. PHMSA believes the omission of this
stowage requirement in the IMDG Code to be an oversight, and we propose
to add stowage code ``25'' to these two HMR entries.
Code ``28'' requires materials to which this code is assigned to be
stowed away from flammable liquids. In this NPRM, consistent with
changes to the IMDG Code, PHMSA proposes to remove code ``28'' from
column (10B) for the following HMT entries: ``UN 2965, Boron
trifluoride dimethyl etherate''; ``UN 2988, Chlorosilanes, water-
reactive, flammable, corrosive, n.o.s''; ``UN 1183,
Ethyldichlorosilane''; ``UN 1242, Methyldichlorosilane''; ``UN 3490,
Toxic by inhalation liquid, water-reactive, flammable, n.o.s. with an
LC50 lower than or equal to 200 ml/m3 and saturated vapor concentration
greater than or equal to 500 LC50''; and ``UN 1295, Trichlorosilane.''
Appendix B to Sec. 172.101:
Appendix B to Sec. 172.101 lists marine pollutants regulated under
the HMR. PHMSA proposes to revise the list of marine pollutants by
adding six new entries to remain consistent with the IMDG Code. These
changes are proposed to include those substances that were either
assigned a ``P'' in the dangerous goods list or identified in the
alphabetical index to Amendment 38-16 of the IMDG Code--based on review
of evaluations for each individual material, and associated isomers
where appropriate, performed by the Group of Experts on the Scientific
Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP) and the GESAMP
defining criteria for marine pollutants. The following entries are
proposed to be added to the list of marine pollutants in appendix B to
Sec. 172.101: Hexanes; Hypochlorite solutions; Isoprene, stabilized;
N-Methylaniline; Methylcyclohexane; and Tripropylene.
Section 172.102 special provisions:
Section 172.102 lists special provisions applicable to the
transportation of specific hazardous materials. Special provisions
contain packaging requirements, prohibitions, and exceptions applicable
to particular quantities or forms of hazardous materials. In this NPRM,
PHMSA proposes the following revisions to Sec. 172.102 special
provisions:
Special Provision 40: Special provision 40 prescribes the
criteria for classification of a ``Polyester resin kit.'' PHMSA
proposes to revise special provision 40 by authorizing a polyester
resin kit to contain a Division 4.1 base material consistent with the
new HMT entry ``UN 3527, Polyester resin kit, solid base material,
4.1.''
Special Provision 134: Special provision 134 prescribes
the applicability of the HMT entry ``UN 3171, Battery-powered vehicle
or Battery-powered equipment.'' PHMSA proposes to revise special
provision 134 by amending the list of battery powered vehicle examples
to include trucks, locomotives, bicycles (pedal cycles with an electric
motor) and other vehicles of this type (e.g., self-balancing vehicles
or vehicles not equipped with at least one seating position), and self-
propelled farming and construction equipment. In addition, PHMSA
proposes to organize the structure of the special provision into
paragraph form for ease of reading.
Special Provision 135: Special provision 135 specifies
that an internal combustion engine installed in a vehicle must be
consigned to the entries ``Vehicle, flammable gas powered'' or
``Vehicle, flammable liquid powered,'' as appropriate. PHMSA proposes
to revise special provision 135 by clarifying that vehicles powered by
both a flammable liquid and a flammable gas internal combustion engine
must be consigned to the entry ``Vehicle, flammable gas powered.'' In
addition, PHMSA proposes to revise special provision 135 by clarifying
that for the purpose of this special provision, a ``vehicle'' is a
self-propelled apparatus designed to carry one or more persons or
goods. A list of examples is provided.
Special Provision 157: PHMSA proposes adding new special
provision 157 and assigning it to ``UN 3527, Polyester resin kit, solid
base material.'' The special provision would allow the maximum net
capacity for inner packagings of flammable solids in packing group II
to be increased to no more than 5 kg (11 pounds) when the material is
transported as a limited quantity.
Special Provision 181: PHMSA proposes adding new special
provision 181 and assigning it to ``UN 3481, Lithium ion batteries
contained in equipment''; ``UN 3481, Lithium ion batteries packed with
equipment''; ``UN 3091, Lithium metal batteries contained in
equipment''; and ``UN 3091, Lithium metal batteries packed with
equipment.'' The special provision would specify that when lithium
cells or batteries packed with equipment and lithium cells or batteries
contained in equipment are packed in the same package, the shipping
paper (if used) and the package must use the ``packed with'' proper
shipping name and UN number. Further, all packaging requirements
applicable to both proper shipping names must be met and the total mass
of cells or batteries in the package must not exceed the quantity
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limits specified in columns (9A) and (9B), as applicable.
Special Provision 182: PHMSA proposes adding new special
provision 182 and assigning it to ``UN 3072, Life-saving appliances,
not self-inflating containing dangerous goods as equipment'' to clarify
that equipment containing only lithium batteries must be classified as
either UN 3091 or UN 3481, as appropriate.
Special Provision 238: Special provision 238 addresses the
shipment of neutron radiation detectors. PHMSA proposes to revise
special provision 238 to align with the UN Model Regulations special
provision 373 by permitting the packaging to contain ``absorbent'' or
``adsorbent'' material where the previous requirement permitted
``absorbent'' material only.
Special Provision 369: Special provision 369 prescribes
classification criteria, consignment instructions and transport
conditions for ``UN 3507, Uranium hexafluoride, radioactive material,
excepted package, less than 0.1 kg per package, non-fissile or fissile-
excepted.'' PHMSA proposes to revise special provision 369 in
conjunction with revising the primary classification for UN 3507 from
Class 8 to Division 6.1. Specifically, PHMSA proposes to clarify that
this radioactive material in an excepted package possessing toxic and
corrosive properties is classified in Division 6.1 with radioactive and
corrosive subsidiary risks.
Special Provision 379: PHMSA proposes adding new special
provision 379 and assigning it to the HMT entries ``UN 1005, Ammonia,
anhydrous'' and ``UN 3516, Adsorbed gas, toxic, corrosive, n.o.s.''
This special provision is applicable to ammonia dispensers containing
adsorbed ammonia, which are used to reduce polluting nitrogen oxide
emissions from automobiles. The UN Sub-Committee found that the
substance contained in the receptacles did not meet any criteria for
classification in the Model Regulations, but it acknowledged that the
substance did fit the recent definition of an adsorbed gas. Based on
the stability of adsorption under normal transport conditions, an
exception for these dispensers was adopted subject to appropriate
packaging conditions. These materials are normally forbidden for
transport by air on passenger and cargo aircraft; however, consistent
with the ICAO Technical Instructions, PHMSA proposes to authorize them
on cargo aircraft subject to the transport conditions prescribed in the
special provision with additional approval of the Associate
Administrator.
Special Provision 387: PHMSA proposes adding new special
provision 387 and assigning it to the four new ``n.o.s.'' polymerizing
substance HMT entries and to the 52 existing HMT entries that are
identified as requiring stabilization. This special provision sets
forth the transport conditions when stabilization, or prevention of
polymerization, is provided through the use of a chemical inhibitor.
When a substance is stabilized via use of a chemical inhibitor, it is
important to ensure that the level of stabilization is sufficient to
prevent the onset of a dangerous reaction under conditions normally
incident to transportation. This special provision requires a
determination that the degree of chemical stabilization employed at the
time the package, IBC, or tank is offered for transport must be
suitable to ensure that the sustained bulk mean temperature of the
substance in the package, IBC, or tank will not exceed 50 [deg]C
(122[emsp14][deg]F), under conditions normally incident to
transportation. The special provision also specifies that temperature
control is required at the point where chemical stabilization becomes
ineffective at lower temperatures within the anticipated duration of
transport. Consistent with the ICAO Technical Instructions, PHMSA
proposes to clarify in special provision 387 that these substances are
forbidden for transport by air when temperature control is required.
Special Provision 422: PHMSA proposes to add new special
provision 422 to the HMT entries ``UN 3480, Lithium ion batteries
including lithium ion polymer batteries''; ``UN 3481, Lithium ion
batteries contained in equipment including lithium ion polymer
batteries''; ``UN 3481, Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment
including lithium ion polymer batteries''; ``UN 3090, Lithium metal
batteries including lithium alloy batteries''; ``UN 3091, Lithium metal
batteries contained in equipment including lithium alloy batteries'';
and ``Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment including lithium
alloy batteries.'' Special provision 422 states that the new lithium
battery Class 9 label shown in Sec. 172.447 is to be used for packages
containing lithium batteries that require labels. Consistent with the
UN Model Regulations, PHMSA proposes a transition period that would
authorize labels conforming to requirements in place on December 31,
2016 to continue to be used until December 31, 2018. Class 9 placards,
when used, must conform to the existing requirements in Sec. 172.560.
Special Provision A210: PHMSA proposes adding new special
provision A210 and assigning it to the new italicized HMT entries
``Catecholborane'' and its synonym ``1, 3, 2-Benzodioxaborole.''
Consistent with the ICAO Technical Instructions, this special provision
clarifies that this substance is forbidden for transport by air and may
only be transported on cargo aircraft with the approval of the
Associate Administrator.
Special Provision A212: PHMSA proposes adding new special
provision A212 and assigning it to the to the HMT entry ``UN 2031,
Nitric acid other than red fuming, with more than 20 percent and less
than 65 percent nitric acid.'' Consistent with the ICAO Technical
Instructions, this special provision allows sterilization devices
containing nitric acid conforming to the conditions in the special
provision to be offered for transportation by passenger aircraft
irrespective of column (9A) of the Sec. 172.101 HMT listing the
material as forbidden.
Special Provision B134: PHMSA proposes adding new special
provision B134 and assigning it to UN Numbers 1309, 1376, 1483, 1869,
2793, and 2878. When in Large Packagings offered for transport by
vessel, flexible or fiber inner packages containing these materials
would need to be sift-proof and water-resistant, or fitted with a sift-
proof and water-resistant liner. Consistent with the IMDG Code, these
provisions will increase the ability of these packages to perform their
containment function and reduce the likelihood of a fire on board cargo
vessels when used to transport substances that either generate large
amounts of heat or give off flammable or corrosive toxic gases on
contact with water or moisture.
Special Provision B135: PHMSA proposes adding new special
provision B135 and assigning it to UN Numbers 1932, 2008, 2545, 2546,
2881, and 3189. When in Large Packagings offered for transport by
vessel, flexible or fiber inner packages containing these materials
would need to be hermetically sealed. Consistent with the IMDG Code,
these provisions will increase the ability of these packages to perform
their containment function and reduce the likelihood of a fire on board
cargo vessels when used to transport substances that either generate
large amounts of heat or give off flammable or corrosive toxic gases on
contact with water or moisture.
IP Code 19: PHMSA proposes to add a new IP Code 19 and
assign it to UN 3531, UN 3532, UN 3553, and UN 3534. Consistent with
international
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regulations, this special provision would require that IBCs are
designed and constructed to permit the release of gas or vapor, thereby
preventing a build-up of pressure that could rupture the IBCs in the
event of loss of stabilization
Special Provision N90: Special provision N90 is assigned
to the HMT entry ``UN 3474, 1-Hydroxybenzotriazole, monohydrate'' and
prohibits the use of metal packages. PHMSA proposes, consistent with
the UN Model Regulations, to revise special provision N90 by clarifying
that the prohibition of metal packages does not include packagings
constructed of other material with a small amount of metal (e.g., metal
closures or other metal fittings). However, packagings constructed with
a small amount of metal must be designed such that the hazardous
material does not contact the metal.
Special Provision N92: PHMSA proposes adding special
provision N92 to the four proposed polymerizing substance, n.o.s.
entries. This special provision requires packages that are utilized for
the transportation of polymerizing substances to be designed and
constructed to permit the release of gas or vapor to prevent a build-up
of pressure that could rupture the packagings in the event of loss of
stabilization.
Special Provision W31: PHMSA proposes adding new special
provision W31 and assigning it to the 155 HMT entries identified in
Table 6 in the ``Amendments to column (7) special provisions'' section
of this rulemaking. With the addition of this special provision, PHMSA
proposes to require packages assigned as such to be hermetically sealed
when offered for transportation by vessel.
The proposed addition of W31 to these commodities harmonizes the
HMR with changes made in Amendment 38-16 of the IMDG Code, as well as
the transportation requirements of the HMR with the IMDG Code for other
commodities where they were not previously harmonized. The IMDG Code
has had provisions in place equivalent to proposed W31 (PP31) for
certain commodities since at least 1998.\4\ Other hazardous materials
regulations (ICAO Technical Instructions, HMR, and UN Model
Regulations) do not currently contain provisions similar to W31.
Amendment 38-16 of the IMDG Code is adding this hermetically sealed
packaging requirement to 15 entries in its Dangerous Goods List (some
with multiple packing groups).
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\4\ These provisions have potentially been in place before 1998.
PHMSA reviewed hard copy IMDG Codes dating back to 1998 but was
unable to locate the origin of these provisions.
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The proposed amendment would reduce the risk of fire on board cargo
vessels carrying hazardous materials that can react dangerously with
the ship's available water and carbon dioxide fire extinguishing
systems. Some of the hazardous materials for which PHMSA is proposing
to amend the vessel transportation packaging requirements react with
water or moisture generating excessive heat or releasing toxic or
flammable gases. Common causes for water entering into the container
are: water entering through ventilation or structural flaws in the
container; water entering into the containers placed on deck or in the
hold in heavy seas; and water entering into the cargo space upon a ship
collision or leak. If water has already entered the container, the
packaging is the only protection from a potential fire.
In this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to strengthen the ability of these
packages transporting water-reactive substances. PHMSA anticipates this
proposed amendment could result in additional costs to domestic-only
shippers but not to those shippers transporting such goods
internationally. We assume that all shippers that ship hazardous
materials internationally will incorporate IMDG Code-compliant
packaging requirements into their business practices. These proposed
amendments will increase costs for some domestic shipments of affected
commodities and will require materials currently transported in
packaging not already hermetically sealed to be thus packaged. Adoption
of these provisions will increase the ability of these packages to
perform their containment function and reduce the likelihood of a fire
on board cargo vessels when used to transport substances that either
generate large amounts of heat or give off flammable or toxic gases on
contact with water or moisture. A 2011 Formal Safety Assessment (FSA)
report presented to the IMO on shipping water-reactive materials by
vessel \5\ provides guidance regarding changes to the regulation of
such shipments, as well as the net benefit of such changes. The FSA
report notes that analysis of the documented cases of fire at sea
indicates that the cause of the accidents is often difficult or
impossible to determine. Although the cargo space is in some cases
identified as the origin of the fire, the originating container is only
identifiable in rare instances, and thus, there is no reliable data on
the involvement of water-reactive materials in these fires.
Additionally, in most cases, fires that start do not exceed the
containment of the container itself and extinguish on their own. These
self-extinguishing fires are usually not detected until the container
is unloaded at its destination and, thus, are rarely documented in any
relation to vessel or mode of shipment.\6\
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\5\ International Maritime Organization, 2011. ``Stowage of
Water-Reactive Materials--Report of the Formal Safety Assessment--
Submitted by Germany.'' Report No. SO-ER 2009.267A.
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Regarding the cost of reducing the risk of fire from water-exposure
of water-reactive materials by requiring water-resistant packaging, the
FSA report concluded that the costs in relation to the amount of
affected goods is likely to be high.\7\ However, the FSA expect that
this measure will affect only a small number of goods, which are
transported in small amounts, so that the costs in relation to the
total amount of all transported goods is likely to be low.\8\ PHMSA
recognizes that both the FSA report and our own Regulatory Impact
Analysis lack quantitative data on the true cost of this proposal, as
well as the amount of these hazardous materials currently transported
by vessel. We are specifically soliciting comment addressing any
estimates of the cost of compliance with these amendments and any
quantitative data on the amounts of the commodities affected by this
proposal that are currently offered for transportation by domestic
vessel.
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Special Provision W32: PHMSA proposes adding new special
provision W32 and assigning it to 38 HMT entries identified in Table 6
in the ``Amendments to column (7) special provisions'' section of this
rulemaking. With the addition of this special provision, PHMSA proposes
to require packages assigned this special provision to be hermetically
sealed, except for solid fused material, when offered for
transportation by vessel. The 38 entries to which this addition are
proposed are already required to be packaged in this manner in
accordance with the IMDG Code through a modified PP31 (when compared to
the PP31 mentioned in the W31 discussion above) assigned to various
packing instructions. See the comments in the W31 discussion above for
more discussion on the reasons for this proposed amendment.
Special Provision W40: PHMSA proposes adding new special
provision W40 and assigning it to 38 HMT entries identified in Table 6
in the ``Amendments to column (7) special provisions'' section of this
rulemaking.
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With the addition of this special provision, PHMSA proposes to prohibit
the use of bags when offered for transportation by vessel. See the
comments in the W31 discussion above for more discussion on the reasons
for this proposed amendment.
Special Provision W100: PHMSA proposes adding new special
provision W100 and assigning it to 27 HMT entries identified in Table 6
in the ``Amendments to the column (7) special provisions'' section of
this rulemaking. With the addition of this special provision, PHMSA
proposes to require flexible, fiberboard, or wooden packagings that are
assigned this special provision to be sift-proof and water-resistant,
or to be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner. These
proposed amendments are intended to ensure that water-reactive
materials transported by vessel are in packages that provide an
appropriate level of protection from the ingress of water. See the
comments in the W31 discussion above for more discussion on the reasons
for this proposed amendment.
Section 172.407
Section 172.407 prescribes specifications for labels. On January 8,
2015, PHMSA published a final rule [Docket No. PHMSA-2013-0260 (HM-
215M); 80 FR 1075] that required labels to have a solid line forming
the inner border 5 mm from the outside edge of the label and a minimum
line width of 2 mm. Transitional exceptions were provided allowing
labels authorized prior to this rulemaking to be used until December
31, 2016.
The rulemaking authorized a reduction in label dimensions and
features if the size of the packaging so requires. This allowance for
reduction in label dimensions, consistent with the requirements for
standard size labels, was contingent on the solid line forming the
inner border remaining 5 mm from the outside edge of the label and the
minimum width of the line remaining 2 mm. PHMSA has become aware that
maintaining these inner border size requirements, while reducing the
size of other label elements, may potentially result in the symbols on
the reduced size labels no longer being identifiable. Consequently, we
are proposing to revise paragraph (c)(i) to remove the existing inner
border size requirements for reduced dimension labels and authorizing
the entire label to be reduced proportionally.
In the same January 8, 2015 final rule, PHMSA authorized the
continued use of a label in conformance with the requirements of this
paragraph in effect on December 31, 2014, until December 31, 2016.
PHMSA has been made aware that the transition period provided may not
be sufficient to allow the regulated community to implement necessary
changes to business practices or to deplete inventories of previously
authorized labels. PHMSA is proposing to extend the transition date
provided in paragraph (c)(1)(iii) until December 31, 2018 for domestic
transportation in order to provide additional time for implementation
and depletion of existing stocks of labels.
Section 172.447
PHMSA proposes to create a new section containing a new Class 9
hazard warning label for lithium batteries. The label would consist of
the existing Class 9 label with the addition of a figure depicting a
group of batteries with one broken and emitting a flame in the lower
half. This label would appear on packages containing lithium batteries
required to display hazard warning labels and is intended to better
communicate the specific hazards posed by lithium batteries. This
action is consistent with the most recent editions of the UN Model
Regulations, the ICAO Technical Instructions, and the IMDG Code.
Packages of lithium batteries displaying the existing Class 9 label may
continue to be used until December 31, 2018. We propose this transition
period to allow shippers to exhaust existing stocks of labels and pre-
printed packagings. We are not proposing any modifications to the
existing Class 9 placard or the creation of a Class 9 placard
specifically for cargo transport units transporting lithium batteries.
PHMSA solicits comment on the appropriateness of this transition
period.
Section 172.505
Section 172.505 details the transport situations that require
subsidiary placarding. Uranium hexafluoride is a volatile solid that
may present both chemical and radiological hazards. It is one of the
most highly soluble industrial uranium compounds and, when airborne,
hydrolyzes rapidly on contact with water to form hydrofluoric acid (HF)
and uranyl fluoride (UO2F2).\9\
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As previously discussed in the review of changes to Sec. 172.102,
the UN Sub-Committee determined it necessary that a 6.1 subsidiary
hazard be added to the Dangerous Goods List of uranium hexafluoride
entries. Currently, in addition to the radioactive placard which may be
required by Sec. 172.504(e), each transport vehicle, portable tank, or
freight container that contains 454 kg (1,001 pounds) or more gross
weight of non-fissile, fissile-excepted, or fissile uranium
hexafluoride must be placarded with a corrosive placard on each side
and each end. PHMSA proposes to add a requirement for these shipments
currently requiring corrosive subsidiary placards to also placard with
6.1 poison or toxic placards. PHMSA believes the addition of this
requirement will provide important hazard communication information in
the event of a release of uranium hexafluoride.
Part 173
Section 173.4a
Section 173.4a prescribes transportation requirements for excepted
packages. In this NPRM, consistent with changes to the UN Model
Regulations, PHMSA proposes to amend paragraph (e)(3) to allow required
absorbent materials to be placed in either the intermediate or outer
packaging. PHMSA believes this change will provide shippers of excepted
packages with increased flexibility in choosing packaging
configurations, while maintaining the current level of safety for the
transportation of these small amounts of hazardous materials.
Section 173.9
Section 173.9 prescribes requirements for the fumigant marking. In
this NRPM, PHMSA proposes to amend Sec. 173.9 to require that the
fumigant marking and its required information are capable of
withstanding a 30-day exposure to open weather conditions. This
requirement is consistent with the survivability requirements for
placards found in Sec. 172.519. Amendment 38-16 of the IMDG Code was
amended to require the fumigant marking to be capable of surviving
three months immersion in the sea, which is consistent with IMDG Code
requirements for placard survivability. PHMSA believes ensuring that
the fumigant marking and its required information are robust enough to
handle conditions normally incident to transportation will ensure the
proper information is conveyed to those needing it. Therefore, we are
proposing amendments to this section consistent with the survivability
requirements for placards.
Section 173.21
Section 173.21 describes situations in which the offering for
transport or transportation of materials or packages is forbidden.
Examples include materials designated as ``Forbidden'' in column (3) of
the HMT; electrical
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devices that are likely to generate sparks and/or a dangerous amount of
heat; and materials that are likely to decompose or polymerize and
generate dangerous quantities of heat or gas during decomposition or
polymerization. In Sec. 173.21, PHMSA proposes to lower the
temperature threshold at which a polymerizing substance is forbidden
for transport, unless the material is stabilized or inhibited, from 54
[deg]C (130[emsp14][deg]F) to 50 [deg]C (122[emsp14][deg]F) and to
amend the table in paragraph (f)(1) to accommodate the specific
temperature controls applicable to polymerizing substances. This 50
[deg]C (122[emsp14][deg]F) temperature is consistent with existing
requirements for Division 4.1 (Self-reactive) and Division 5.2 (Organic
peroxide) hazardous materials, as well as the 19th Revised Edition of
UN Model Regulations for the transport of polymerizing substances in
packages and IBCs, which requires temperature control in transport if
the SAPT is 45 [deg]C (113[emsp14][deg]F) only for polymerizing
substances offered for transport in portable tanks. We are not
proposing to adopt a different temperature threshold before temperature
control is required for portable tanks transporting polymerizing
substances. At this time, we believe there is not sufficient data to
support a different threshold for polymerizing substances in portable
tanks. Further, we believe maintaining a single SADT/SAPT for
temperature controls for all relevant materials (i.e., self-reactives,
organic peroxides, and polymerizing substances) and all packaging sizes
(i.e., non-bulk, IBC, and bulk) is less confusing for the user.
Section 173.40
Section 173.40 provides general packaging requirements for toxic
materials packaged in cylinders. In this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to revise
paragraph (a)(1) to clarify that TC, CTC, CRC, and BTC cylinders
authorized in Sec. 171.12, except for acetylene cylinders, may be used
for toxic materials.
Section 173.50
Section 173.50 provides definitions for the various divisions of
Class 1 (Explosive) materials referenced in part 173 subpart C.
Paragraph (b) of this section notes that Class 1 (Explosive) materials
are divided into six divisions and that the current definition of
Division 1.6 states that ``this division comprises articles which
contain only extremely insensitive substances.'' PHMSA proposes to
amend the definition of Division 1.6 to note that the division is made
up of articles that predominately contain extremely insensitive
substances. Consistent with the recent changes to the UN Model
Regulations, the new definition means that an article does not need to
contain solely extremely insensitive substances to be classified as a
Division 1.6 material.
Section 173.52
Section 173.52 contains descriptions of classification codes for
explosives assigned by the Associate Administrator. These compatibility
codes consist of the division number followed by the compatibility
group letter. Consistent with changes proposed to Sec. 173.50 and
those made in the UN Model Regulations, PHMSA proposes to amend the
descriptive text for the 1.6N classification code entry in the existing
table in this section to indicate that these explosives are articles
predominantly containing extremely insensitive substances.
Section 173.62
Section 173.62 provides specific packaging requirements for
explosives. Consistent with the UN Model Regulations, PHMSA proposes to
revise Sec. 173.62 relating to specific packaging requirements for
explosives.
In paragraph (b), in the Explosives Table, the entry for ``UN 0510,
Rocket motors'' would be added and assigned Packing Instruction 130
consistent with other rocket motor entries.
In paragraph (c), in the Table of Packing Methods, Packing
Instruction 112(c) would be revised by adding a particular packaging
requirement applicable to UN 0504 requiring that metal packagings must
not be used. It would also be clarified that the prohibition of metal
packagings does not include packagings constructed of other material
with a small amount of metal (e.g., metal closures or other metal
fittings). Packing Instruction 114(b) would be revised to clarify in
the particular packaging requirement applicable to UN 0508 and UN 0509
that the prohibition of metal packagings does not include packagings
constructed of other material with a small amount of metal (i.e., metal
closures or other metal fittings). Packing Instruction 130 would be
revised by adding UN 0510 to the list of large and robust explosives
articles that may be transported unpackaged. PHMSA proposes to add UN
0502 to Packing Instruction P130. This addition corrects an existing
error in the HMR. Packing Instruction 130 is referenced for UN 0502,
but there is no mention of UN 0502 in the actual instruction. Packing
Instruction 137 would be revised by amending the particular packaging
instruction applicable to UN Numbers 0059, 0439, 0440, and 0441 by
replacing the marking requirement ``THIS SIDE UP'' with a reference to
the package orientation marking prescribed in Sec. 172.312(b).
Section 173.121
Section 173.121 provides criteria for the assignment of packing
groups to Class 3 materials. Paragraph (b)(iv) provides criteria for
viscous flammable liquids of Class 3, such as paints, enamels, lacquers
and varnishes, to be placed in packing group III on the basis of their
viscosity, coupled with other criteria. In this NPRM, and consistent
with the changes to the UN Model regulations, PHMSA proposes to amend
paragraph (b)(iv) to include additional viscosity criteria that can be
used as an alternative where a flow cup test is unsuitable. Many
products of the paint and printing ink industry are thixotropic in
nature, which means that they are viscous at rest but become thinner on
application of shear or agitation (such as stirring or brushing).
During transport these viscous flammable liquids have the potential to
thin under movement, but their viscosity cannot be properly
characterized using a flow cup test since they will not run through the
cup under static conditions. Additionally, PHMSA proposes to include an
explanatory footnote to the existing table of viscosity and flash point
to assist users of the section in determining kinematic viscosity.
Section 173.124
Section 173.124 outlines defining criteria for Divisions 4.1
(Flammable solid), 4.2 (Spontaneously combustible), and 4.3 (Dangerous
when wet material). Division 4.1 (Flammable solid) includes
desensitized explosives, self-reactive materials, and readily
combustible solids. The UN Model Regulations adopted amendments to
include polymerizing materials to the list of materials that meet the
definition of Division 4.1. Transport conditions for polymerizing
materials are not new under the HMR. Section Sec. 173.21 presently
contains approval provisions for the transport of polymerizing
materials. Unlike the present HMR requirements, the classification
requirements adopted in the UN Model Regulations do not require testing
to determine the rate of vapor production when heated under
confinement. This rate should be the deciding factor when determining
whether a polymerizing substance should be authorized for
transportation in an IBC or portable tank. PHMSA proposes to add
polymerizing materials to the list of materials that meet the
definition of
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Division 4.1 with the additional requirement that that polymerizing
substances are only authorized for transport if they pass the UN Test
Series E at the ``None'' or ``Low'' level when tested for heating under
confinement, or other equivalent test method. Given concerns with
potential test equipment issues (i.e., clogging) when subjecting
polymerizing materials to the UN Test Series E, PHMSA solicits comment
on other equivalent test methods.
Specifically, we propose to add a new paragraph, (a)(4), that
defines polymerizing materials generally and specifies defining
criteria. Polymerizing materials are materials that are liable to
undergo an exothermic reaction resulting in the formation of polymers
under conditions normally encountered in transport. Additionally,
polymerizing materials in Division 4.1 have a self-accelerating
polymerization temperature of 75 [deg]C (167[emsp14][deg]F) or less;
have an appropriate packaging determined by successfully passing the UN
Test Series E at the ``None'' or ``Low'' level or by an equivalent test
method; exhibit a heat of reaction of more than 300 J/g; and do not
meet the definition of any other hazard class.
Section 173.165
Section 173.165 prescribes the transport and packaging requirements
for polyester resin kits. PHMSA proposes to revise Sec. 173.165 by
adding the requirements for polyester resin kits with a flammable solid
base consistent with the new HMT entry ``UN 3527, Polyester resin kit,
solid base material, 4.1.''
Section 173.185
Section 173.185 prescribes transportation requirements for lithium
batteries. Paragraph (c) describes alternative packaging and
alternative hazard communication for shipments of up to 8 small lithium
cells or 2 small batteries per package (up to 1 gram per lithium metal
cell, 2 grams per lithium metal battery, 20 Wh per lithium ion cell,
and 100 Wh per lithium ion battery). Specifically, PHMSA proposes to
amend paragraph (c) to require strong outer packagings for small
lithium cells or batteries to be rigid and to replace the current text
markings that communicate the presence of lithium batteries and the
flammability hazard that exists if damaged with a single lithium
battery mark. Additionally, the package must be of adequate size that
the lithium battery mark can be displayed on one side of the package
without folding. PHMSA also proposes to require the lithium battery
mark to appear on packages containing lithium cells or batteries, or
lithium cells or batteries packed with, or contained in, equipment when
there are more than two packages in the consignment. This requirement
would not apply to a package containing button cell batteries installed
in equipment (including circuit boards) or when no more than four
lithium cells or two lithium batteries are installed in the equipment.
We are further clarifying what is meant by the term ``consignment'' by
defining the term used in Sec. 173.185 as one or more packages of
hazardous materials accepted by an operator from one shipper at one
time and at one address, receipted for in one lot and moving to one
consignee at one destination address.
Under current HMR requirements, a package of cells or batteries
that meets the requirements of Sec. 173.185(c) may be packed in strong
outer packagings that meet the general requirements of Sec. Sec.
173.24 and 173.24a instead of the standard UN performance packaging.
Lithium batteries packed in accordance with Sec. 173.185(c) must be
packed in strong outer packagings that meet the general packaging
requirements of Sec. Sec. 173.24 and 173.24a and be capable of
withstanding a 1.2 meter (3.9 ft) drop test without damage to the cells
or batteries contained in the package, shifting of the contents that
would allow battery to battery or cell to cell contact, or release of
contents. Alternative hazard communication requirements also apply. The
Class 9 label is replaced with text indicating the presence of lithium
batteries; an indication that the package must be handled with care and
that a flammability hazard exists if damaged; procedures to take in the
event of damage; and a telephone number for additional information.
Instead of a shipping paper, the shipper can provide the carrier with
an alternative document that includes the same information as provided
on the package.
In this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to replace the existing text marking
requirements in Sec. 173.185(c)(3) with a standard lithium battery
mark for use in all transport modes and to remove the requirement in
Sec. 173.185(c)(3) for shippers to provide an alternative document.
The lithium battery mark communicates key information (i.e., the
package contents and that a flammability hazard exists if damaged). The
mark utilizes recognizable symbols that permit transport workers and
emergency responders to quickly ascertain the package contents and take
appropriate action. A single mark that is understood and accepted for
all transport modes will increase the effectiveness. PHMSA proposes a
transition period of December 31, 2018, to provide adequate time for
shippers to transition the new lithium battery mark and exhaust
existing stocks of preprinted packagings or markings. The current
documentation requirement is redundant given the existing marking
requirement and provides minimal additional safety value to that
provided by the mark.
At the 49th session of UN Sub-Committee, a late design revision to
the lithium battery mark was adopted to authorize the mark on a
background of ``suitable contrasting color'' in addition to white. This
is consistent with design requirements for limited quantity marks and
other marks in the Model Regulations. We are proposing to also allow
the mark on a background of suitable contrasting color in addition to
white.
Additionally, PHMSA proposes to amend Sec. 173.185(c)(2) to
specify that outer packagings used to contain small lithium batteries
must be rigid and of adequate size so the handling mark can be affixed
on one side without the mark being folded. The HMR currently do not
prescribe minimum package dimensions or specific requirements for
package performance other than the requirements described in Sec. Sec.
173.24 and 173.24a. We are aware of several instances in which either
the package dimensions were not adequate to accommodate the required
marks and labels or the package was not sufficiently strong to
withstand the rigors of transport. These proposals will enhance the
communication and recognition of lithium batteries and better ensure
that packaging is strong enough to withstand normal transport
conditions.
PHMSA proposes amendments to Sec. 173.185(e) to permit the
transport of prototype and low production runs of lithium batteries
contained in equipment. These proposals are mostly consistent with
amendments adopted into the 19th Revised Edition of the UN Model
Regulations and Amendment 38-16 to the IMDG Code, which authorize the
transportation of prototype and low production runs of lithium
batteries contained in equipment in packaging tested to the PG II
level. The ICAO TI authorizes the transportation of prototype and low
production runs of lithium batteries contained in equipment in
packaging tested to the PG I level. PHMSA proposes to continue to
require prototype and low production batteries to be placed in
packaging tested to the PG I performance level. PHMSA believes that the
higher integrity packaging provides an
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additional layer of protection for cells and batteries not otherwise
subjected to the UN design tests.
Consistent with changes to the UN Model Regulations, the IMDG Code,
and the ICAO Technical Instructions, PHMSA proposes to add new
paragraph (e)(7) to require shipments of low production runs and
prototype lithium batteries to note conformance with the requirements
of Sec. 173.185(e) on shipping papers.
Additionally, PHMSA proposes amendments to Sec. 173.185(f)(4) to
harmonize with a requirement in the 19th Revised Edition of the UN
Model Regulations that the ``Damaged/defective lithium ion battery''
and/or ``Damaged/defective lithium metal battery'' marking as
appropriate be in characters at least 12 mm (.47 inch) high.
Section 173.217
Section 173.217 establishes packaging requirements for dry ice
(carbon dioxide, solid). Paragraph (c) prescribes additional packaging
requirements for air transport. Consistent with the ICAO Technical
Instructions, in this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to remove the term ``other
type of pallet'' in paragraph (c)(3) that excepts dry ice being used as
a refrigerant for other non-hazardous materials from the quantity
limits per package shown in columns (9A) and (9B) of the Sec. 172.101
HMT.
A working paper submitted to the October 2014 ICAO Dangerous Goods
Panel meeting noted that the term ``other type of pallet'' was used in
conjunction in various parts of the ICAO Technical Instructions with
the terms ``package,'' ``overpack,'' or ``unit load device,'' which
were all defined in the ICAO Technical Instructions. The ICAO Technical
Instructions do not have a specific definition for ``other type of
pallet,'' as the term is understood to represent devices that are
widely used in transport, such as wooden skids or pallets that allow
the use of a forklift for ease of moving packages around and to prevent
damage to the contents of the skid or pallet. The definition for
``overpack'' already addresses the intent of the term ``other type of
pallet,'' so it was agreed that the term ``other type of pallet'' was
redundant and that references to it would be removed.
Section 173.220
Section 173.220 prescribes transportation requirements and
exceptions for internal combustion engines, vehicles, machinery
containing internal combustion engines, battery-powered equipment or
machinery, and fuel cell-powered equipment or machinery. The UN Model
Regulations adopted amendments to the existing UN 3166 engine and
vehicle entries during the last biennium. These changes are
continuations of efforts undertaken by the UN Sub-Committee to ensure
appropriate hazard communication is provided for engines containing
large quantities of fuels.
The 17th Edition of the UN Model Regulations added special
provision 363, which required varying levels of hazard communication
depending on the type and quantity of fuel present, in attempts to
ensure the hazards associated with engines containing large quantities
of fuel were sufficiently communicated. PHMSA did not adopt the
provisions found in special provision 363 at the time they were
introduced.
As previously discussed in the review of the new proposed HMT
entries, the existing UN 3166 identification number was maintained for
the various vehicle entries in the Model Regulations, and three new UN
identification numbers and proper shipping names were created for
engines or machinery internal combustion and were assigned a hazard
classification based on the type of fuel used. The three new UN numbers
and proper shipping names are as follows: A Class 3 entry ``UN 3528,
Engine, internal combustion engine, flammable liquid powered, or Engine
fuel cell, flammable liquid powered, or Machinery, internal combustion,
flammable liquid powered, or Machinery, fuel cell, flammable liquid
powered''; a Division 2.1 entry ``UN 3529, Engine, internal combustion
engine, flammable gas powered, or Engine fuel cell, flammable gas
powered, or Machinery, internal combustion, flammable gas powered, or
Machinery, fuel cell, flammable gas powered''; and a Class 9 entry ``UN
3530, Engine, internal combustion, or Machinery, internal combustion.''
Consistent with the UN Model Regulations, PHMSA proposes to add to
the HMR the new UN identification numbers and proper shipping names for
engines and machinery. PHMSA proposes to maintain the existing
transportation requirements and exceptions for engines and machinery
found in Sec. 173.220 for all modes of transportation other than
vessel. To harmonize as closely as possible with Amendment 38-16 of the
IMDG Code, PHMSA proposes the following amendments to Sec. 173.220:
Amending paragraph (b)(1) to include a reference to engines powered by
fuels that are marine pollutants but do not meet the criteria of any
other Class or Division; amending paragraph (b)(4)(ii) to include a
reference to the proposed new Sec. 176.906 containing requirements for
shipments of engines or machinery offered for transportation by vessel;
amending paragraph (d) to authorize the transportation of securely
installed prototype or low production run lithium batteries in engines
and machinery by modes of transportation other than air; and adding
paragraph (h)(3) to include references to existing and proposed
exceptions for vehicles, engines, and machinery in Sec. Sec. 176.905
and 176.906.
ICAO adopted a provision that requires battery powered vehicles
that could be handled in other than an upright position to be placed
into a strong rigid outer package. ICAO adopted this provision to
ensure that small vehicles, particularly those powered by lithium
batteries are adequately protected from damage during transport. PHMSA
proposes to amend paragraphs (c) and (d) consistent with this
requirement. While this international requirement is specific to air
transport, we believe there is benefit to applying this requirement for
transportation by all transport modes.
Section 173.221
Section 173.221 prescribes the packaging requirements for Polymeric
beads (or granules), expandable, evolving flammable vapor. PHMSA
proposes to add a procedure for declassification of polymeric beads,
expandable. This exception is proposed to differentiate between
polymeric beads made of materials that may present a risk for formation
of a flammable atmosphere in a package and those that do not. When it
can be demonstrated that no flammable vapor, resulting in a flammable
atmosphere, is evolved by utilizing test U1--the test method for
substances liable to evolve flammable vapors--of part III, sub-section
38.4.4 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, polymeric beads,
expandable need not be classed as Class 9 (UN 2211).
Section 173.225
Section 173.225 prescribes packaging requirements and other
provisions for organic peroxides. Consistent with the UN Model
Regulations, PHMSA proposes to revise the Organic Peroxide Table in
paragraph (c) by amending the entries for: ``Dibenzoyl peroxide,''
``tert-Butyl cumyl peroxide,'' ``Dicetyl peroxydicarbonate,'' and
``tert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate.'' We propose to revise
the Organic Peroxide IBC Table in paragraph (e) to maintain alignment
with the UN Model Regulations by adding new entries for ``tert-Butyl
cumyl peroxide'' and
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``1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate, not more than 67%,
in diluent type A'' and adding a type 31HA1 IBC authorization to the
existing entry for ``Di-(2-ethylhexyl) peroxydicarbonate, not more than
62%, stable dispersion, in water.'' We are republishing the complete
Organic Peroxide and Organic Peroxide IBC tables to ensure the proposed
revisions are correctly inserted and adding the missing ``UN'' code to
several identification numbers assigned to existing entries in the
Organic Peroxide Table.
Section 173.301b
Section 173.301b contains additional general requirements for
shipment of UN pressure receptacles. PHMSA proposes to amend paragraph
(a)(2) to include the most recent ISO standard for UN pressure
receptacles and valve materials for non-metallic materials in ISO
11114-2:2013. Additionally, we propose to amend paragraph (c)(1) to
include the most recent ISO standard on cylinder valves ISO 10297:2014.
This paragraph also contains end dates for when the manufacture of
cylinders and service equipment is no longer authorized in accordance
with the outdated ISO standard. Finally, we propose to amend Sec.
173.301b(g) to amend a reference to marking requirements for composite
cylinders used for underwater applications. The current reference to
the ``UW'' marking in Sec. 173.301b(g) direct readers to Sec.
178.71(o)(17). The correct reference for the ``UW marking is Sec.
178.71(q)(18). We propose to make this editorial change in this NPRM.
Section 173.303
Section 173.303 prescribes requirements for charging of cylinders
with compressed gas in solution (acetylene). PHMSA proposes to amend
paragraph (f)(1) to require UN cylinders for acetylene use to comply
with the current ISO standard ISO 3807:2013. This paragraph also
contains end dates for when the manufacture of cylinders and service
equipment is no longer authorized in accordance with the outdated ISO
standard.
Section 173.304b
Section 173.304b prescribes filling requirements for liquefied
gases in UN pressure receptacles. The UN Model Regulations amended
packing instruction P200 by adding requirements for liquefied gases
charged with compressed gases. In this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to amend
Sec. 173.304b specifically by adding a new paragraph (b)(5) to include
filling limits when a UN cylinder filled with a liquefied gas is
charged with a compressed gas. We are not proposing similar filling
limits for DOT specification cylinders filled with a liquefied gas and
charged with a compressed gas, as we feel the situation is adequately
addressed by the requirements found in Sec. 173.301(a)(8).
Section 173.310
Section 173.310 provides the transport conditions for certain
specially designed radiation detectors containing a Division 2.2 (Non-
flammable) gas. The 19th Revised Edition of the UN Model Regulations
added a new special provision 378 applicable to radiation detectors
containing certain Division 2.2 gases. Special provision 378 outlines
conditions for the use of a non-specification pressure receptacle and
strong outer packaging requirements. As Sec. 173.310 currently
prescribes similar transport conditions for radiation detectors
containing Division 2.2 gases, we are not proposing to add a new
special provision.
Consistent with special provision 378 of the UN Model Regulations,
PHMSA proposes the following revisions to the transport conditions in
Sec. 173.310: [1] In the section header, clarify that Division 2.2
gases must be in non-refillable cylinders; [2] in (b), increase the
maximum design pressure from 4.83 MPa (700 psig) to 5.00 MPa (725 psig)
and increase the capacity from 355 fluid ounces (641 cubic inches) to
405 fluid ounces (731 cubic inches); [3] in new paragraph (d), require
specific emergency response information to accompany each shipment and
be available from the associated emergency response telephone number;
[4] in new paragraph (e), require that transport in accordance with
this section be noted on the shipping paper; and [5] in new paragraph
(f), except radiation detectors, including detectors in radiation
detection systems, containing less than 1.69 fluid ounces (50 ml)
capacity, from the requirements of the subchapter if they conform to
(a) through (d) of this section.
Section 173.335
Section 173.335 contains requirements for cylinders filled with
chemicals under pressure. The 19th Revised Edition of the UN
Recommendations includes new instructions in P200 and P206 on how to
calculate the filling ratio and test pressure when a liquid phase of a
fluid is charged with a compressed gas. PHMSA proposes to revise the
requirements of Sec. 173.335 for chemical under pressure n.o.s. to
include a reference to Sec. 173.304b, which specifies additional
requirements for liquefied compressed gases in UN pressure receptacles.
In another proposed amendment in this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to amend
Sec. 173.304b specifically by adding a new paragraph (b)(5) to include
these filling and test pressure requirements consistent with the UN
Recommendations.
Part 175
Section 175.10
Section 175.10 specifies the conditions for which passengers, crew
members, or an operator may carry hazardous materials aboard an
aircraft. Paragraph (a)(7) permits the carriage of medical or clinical
mercury thermometers, when carried in a protective case in carry-on or
checked baggage. Consistent with revisions to the ICAO Technical
Instructions, in this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to revise paragraph (a)(7)
by limiting thermometers containing mercury to checked baggage only.
This revision was based on a proposal submitted to the ICAO DGP/25
meeting that highlighted two incidents involving leakage of mercury
from thermometers carried in the cabin and addressed the cost and
difficult process of cleaning a spill. The proposal noted that digital
thermometers had become widely available, and as such, there was no
longer a need to allow mercury thermometers in the cabin or cockpit.
The Panel discussed whether mercury thermometers should also be banned
from checked baggage but agreed to retain the provision for checked
baggage on the basis that there were parts of the world where their use
was more prevalent.
Section 175.25
Section 175.25 prescribes the notification that operators must
provide to passengers regarding restrictions on the types of hazardous
material they may or may not carry aboard an aircraft on their person
or in checked or carry-on baggage. Passenger notification of hazardous
materials restrictions addresses the potential risks that passengers
can introduce on board aircraft. PHMSA's predecessor, the Materials
Transportation Bureau, introduced passenger notification requirements
in 1980 [Docket No. HM-166B; 45 FR 13087]. Although this section had
been previously amended to account for ticket purchase or check-in via
the Internet, new technological innovations have continued to outpace
these provisions. Notwithstanding the
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several rounds of revisions, the rule remains unduly prescriptive.
The 2017-2018 ICAO Technical Instructions has removed prescriptive
requirements concerning how the information concerning dangerous goods
that passengers are forbidden to transport are required to be conveyed
to passengers by removing references to ``prominently displayed'' and
``in sufficient numbers.'' Additional ICAO Technical Instructions
changes include removal of prescriptive requirements that the
information be in ``text or pictorial form'' when checking in remotely,
or ``pictorial form'' when not checking in remotely. ICAO's decision to
move to a performance-based requirement will account for changes in
technology as well as the unique characteristics of some air carrier
operations. ICAO noted that these provisions lagged behind the latest
technology and could sometimes hinder the effectiveness and efficiency
of notifying passengers about hazardous materials. To account for the
utilization of different technologies as well as air carrier specific
differences in operating or business practices, ICAO adopted changes
that require air carriers to describe their procedures for informing
passengers about dangerous goods in their operations manual and/or
other appropriate manuals.
PHMSA agrees with this approach and proposes to harmonize with the
amendments made to the ICAO Technical Instructions part 7; 5.1.
Harmonization is appropriate not only to account for evolving
technologies or air carrier specific conditions, but also because we
believe that this amendment will result in a more effective
notification to passengers.
Under the proposed revisions to Sec. 175.25, in accordance with 14
CFR parts 121 and 135, air carriers operating under 14 CFR parts 121 or
135 will need to describe in an operations manual and/or other
appropriate manuals in accordance with the applicable provisions of 14
CFR. The manual(s) will be required to provide procedures and
information necessary to allow personnel to implement and maintain
their air carrier's specific passenger notification system. Aside from
the manual provisions, all persons engaging in for hire air
transportation of passengers will continue to be subject to Sec.
175.25.
Section 175.33
Section 175.33 establishes requirements for shipping papers and for
the notification of the pilot-in-command when hazardous materials are
transported by aircraft. The pilot notification requirements of part
7;4.1.1.1 of the ICAO Technical Instructions include an exception for
consumer commodities (ID8000) to allow for the average gross mass of
the packages to be shown instead of the actual gross mass of each
individual package. This exception is limited to consumer commodities
offered to the operator by the shipper in a unit load device (ULD).
Consistent with the ICAO Technical Instructions packing instruction
applicable to consumer commodities (PI Y963), which permits the shipper
to show on the shipping paper either the actual gross mass of each
package or the average gross mass of all packages in the consignment,
the notification to the pilot-in-command requirement for consumer
commodities was revised to remove the exception applicability to ULDs
only. This exception did not previously exist under the HMR. In this
NPRM, PHMSA proposes to revise Sec. 175.33(a)(3) by adding the text
``For consumer commodities, the information provided may be either the
gross mass of each package or the average gross mass of the packages as
shown on the shipping paper.'' This revision would align the consumer
commodity notification of the pilot-in-command requirements in the HMR
with the ICAO Technical Instructions.
Section 175.900
Section 175.900 prescribes the handling requirements for air
carriers that transport dry ice. Consistent with the ICAO Technical
Instructions, PHMSA proposes to remove the term ``other type of
pallet'' with regard to packages containing dry ice prepared by a
single shipper. See ``Section 173.217'' of this rulemaking for a
detailed discussion of the proposed revision.
Part 176
Section 176.83
Section 176.83 prescribes segregation requirements applicable to
all cargo spaces on all types of vessels and to all cargo transport
units. Paragraph (a)(4)(ii) has several groups of hazardous materials
of different classes, which comprise a group of substances that do not
react dangerously with each other and that are excepted from the
segregation requirements of Sec. 176.83. Consistent with changes made
in Amendment 38-16 of the IMDG Code, PHMSA proposes to add a new group
of hazardous materials that do not react dangerously with each other to
this paragraph. The following materials are proposed for new paragraph
(a)(4)(ii)(C); ``UN 3391, Organometallic substance, solid,
pyrophoric''; ``UN 3392, Organometallic substance, liquid,
pyrophoric''; ``UN 3393, Organometallic substance, solid, pyrophoric,
water-reactive''; ``UN 3394, Organometallic substance, liquid,
pyrophoric, water-reactive''; ``UN 3395, Organometallic substance,
solid, water-reactive''; ``UN 3396, Organometallic substance, solid,
water-reactive, flammable''; ``UN 3397, Organometallic substance,
solid, water-reactive, self-heating''; ``UN 3398, Organometallic
substance, liquid, water-reactive''; ``UN 3399, Organometallic
substance, liquid, water-reactive, flammable''; and ``UN 3400,
Organometallic substance, solid, self-heating.''
Section 176.84
Section 176.84 prescribes the meanings and requirements for
numbered or alpha-numeric stowage provisions for vessel shipments
listed in column (10B) of the Sec. 172.101 HMT. The provisions in
Sec. 176.84 are broken down into general stowage provisions, which are
defined in the ``table of provisions'' in paragraph (b), and the
stowage provisions applicable to vessel shipments of Class 1
explosives, which are defined in the table to paragraph (c)(2). PHMSA
proposes to create a new stowage provision 149 and assign it to the new
UN 3528 engines or machinery powered by internal combustion engine
flammable liquid entry. This new stowage provision will require engines
or machinery containing fuels with a flash point equal or greater than
23 [deg]C (73.4 [deg]F) to be stowed in accordance with the stowage
requirements of stowage Category A. Engines and machinery containing
fuels with a flash point less than 23 [deg]C (73.4 [deg]F) are required
to comply with the requirements of stowage Category E.
Additionally, consistent with Amendment 38-16 of the IMDG Code,
PHMSA proposes to create a new stowage provision 150 to replace
existing stowage provision 129 for ``UN 3323, Radioactive material, low
specific activity (LSA-III) non fissile or fissile excepted.'' This
proposed new stowage provision requires that any material that is
classified as UN 3323, which is either uranium metal pyrophoric or
thorium metal pyrophoric, be stowed in accordance with stowage Category
D requirements.
Section 176.905
Section 176.905 prescribes transportation requirements and
exceptions for vessel transportation of motor vehicles and mechanical
equipment. PHMSA proposes to revise Sec. 176.905 to update the
transport
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requirements and exceptions for vehicles transported by vessel. These
changes are necessary to remove references to machinery (see proposed
Sec. 176.906) and to maintain consistency with changes made in
Amendment 38-16 of the IMDG Code.
The following changes are proposed to the transport requirements
for vehicles transported by vessel: [1] In paragraph (a)(2) for
flammable liquid powered vehicles, the requirement that flammable
liquid must not exceed 250 L (66 gal) unless otherwise approved by the
Associate Administrator; [2] in paragraph (a)(4), the authorization to
transport vehicles containing prototype or low production run batteries
securely installed in vehicles; [3] also in paragraph (a)(4), the
requirement that damaged or defective lithium batteries must be removed
and transported in accordance with Sec. 173.185(f); and [4] in
paragraph (i)(1)(i), the inclusion of text to ensure lithium batteries
in vehicles stowed in a hold or compartment designated by the
administration of the country in which the vessel is registered as
specially designed and approved for vehicles have lithium batteries
that have successfully passed the tests found in the UN Manual of Tests
and Criteria (except for prototypes and low production runs).
Section 176.906
Consistent with changes made in Amendment 38-16 of the IMDG Code,
PHMSA proposes the creation of a new section Sec. 176.906 to prescribe
transportation requirements for engines and machinery. Requirements
found in paragraphs (a)-(h) are identical to existing requirements for
engines and machinery contained in Sec. 176.905, and their
reproduction in this section is made necessary by the splitting of the
provisions for engines/machinery and vehicles. Paragraph (i) contains
exceptions that are divided into two separate categories: [1] Engines
and machinery meeting one of the conditions provided in (i)(1), which
are not subject to the requirements of subchapter C of the HMR; and [2]
engines and machinery not meeting the conditions provided in (i)(1),
which are subject to the requirements found in (i)(2) that prescribe
general conditions for transport and varying degrees of hazard
communication required for engines and machinery based on the actual
fuel contents and capacity of the engine or machinery.
A summary of the proposed hazard communication requirements for
vessel transportation of engines and machinery that are not empty of
fuel based on fuel content and capacity are provided in Tables 8 and 9.
The additional hazard communication requirements column indicates
requirements that would differ from existing hazard communication
requirements for engines or machinery.
Table 8--Liquid Fuels Class 3 (UN 3528) and Class 9 (UN 3530)
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Additional hazard
Contents Capacity communication
requirements
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<=60 L.......................... Unlimited......... Transport
Document.
>60 L........................... Not more than 450 Label, Transport
L. Document.
>60 L........................... More than 450 L Labeled on two
but not more than opposing sides,
3000 L. Transport
Document.
>60 L........................... More than 3000 L.. Placarded on two
opposing sides,
Transport
Document.
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Table 9--Gaseous Fuels Division 2.1 (UN 3529)
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Additional hazard communication
Water capacity requirements
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Not more than 450 L.................... Label, Transport Document.
More than 450 L but not more than 1000 Labeled on two opposing sides,
L. Transport Document.
More than 1000 L....................... Placarded on two opposing
sides, Transport Document.
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Part 178
Section 178.71
Section 178.71 prescribes specifications for UN pressure
receptacles. Consistent with the UN Model Regulations, PHMSA proposes
to amend paragraphs (d)(2), (h), (k)(2), and (l)(1) to reflect the
adoption of the latest ISO standards for the design, construction, and
testing of gas cylinders and their associated service equipment. In
paragraph (l)(1), we propose to require that composite cylinders be
designed for a design life of not less than 15 years, as well as that
composite cylinders and tubes with a design life longer than 15 years
must not be filled after 15 years from the date of manufacture, unless
the design has successfully passed a service life test program. The
service life test program must be part of the initial design type
approval and must specify inspections and tests to demonstrate that
cylinders manufactured accordingly remain safe to the end of their
design life. The service life test program and the results must be
approved by the competent authority of the country of approval that is
responsible for the initial approval of the cylinder design. The
service life of a composite cylinder or tube must not be extended
beyond its initial approved design life. These paragraphs also contain
proposed end dates for when the manufacture of cylinders and service
equipment is no longer authorized in accordance with the outdated ISO
standard.
Additionally, consistent with the UN Model Regulations, PHMSA
proposes to revise paragraph (o)(2) to adopt the current ISO standard
relating to material compatibility and to add paragraph (g)(4) to adopt
the current ISO standard relating to design, construction, and testing
of stainless steel cylinders with an Rm value of less than 1,100 MPa.
Finally, we propose to revise paragraphs (q) and (r) to indicate
the required markings for composite cylinders and tubes with a limited
design life of 15 years or for cylinders and tubes with a design life
greater than 15 years, or a non-limited design life.
Section 178.75
Section 178.75 contains specifications for Multiple-element gas
containers (MEGCs). Consistent with the UN Model Regulations, PHMSA
proposes to renumber existing paragraph (d)(3)(iv) as (d)(3)(v) and to
add a new paragraph (d)(3)(iv) to incorporate ISO 9809-
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4:2014 for stainless steel cylinders with an Rm value of less than
1,100 MPa.
Section 178.1015
Section 178.1015 prescribes general standards for the use of
flexible bulk containers (FBCs). Consistent with changes to the UN
Model Regulations, PHMSA proposes to revise paragraph (f) to require
that FBCs be fitted with a vent that is designed to prevent the ingress
of water in situations where a dangerous accumulation of gases may
develop absent such a vent. It is our understanding that only one
particular material authorized for transportation in FBCs--UN3378,
Sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate--is known to decompose causing a
dangerous accumulation of gas.
Part 180
Section 180.205
Section 180.205 outlines general requirements for requalification
of specification cylinders. PHMSA proposes an amendment to paragraph
(c) to require that Transport Canada cylinders be requalified and
marked in accordance with the Transport Canada TDG Regulations. This
amendment is necessary to ensure that RIN holders utilize the TDG
Regulations when requalifying and marking Transport Canada cylinders.
Section 180.207
Section 180.207 prescribes requirements for requalification of UN
pressure receptacles. Consistent with changes to the UN Model
Regulations, PHMSA proposes to revise paragraph (d)(3) to incorporate
ISO 10462:2013 concerning requalification of dissolved acetylene
cylinders. This paragraph also includes an authorization to requalify
acetylene cylinders in accordance with the current ISO standard until
December 31, 2018.
Section 180.413
Section 180.413 provides the requirements for the repair,
modification, stretching, rebarrelling, or mounting of specification
cargo tanks. Currently, Sec. 180.413(a)(1) requires that each repair
of a specification cargo tank must be performed by a repair facility
holding a valid National Board Certificate of Authorization for use of
the National Board ``R'' stamp and must be made in accordance with the
edition of the National Board Inspection Code in effect at the time the
work is performed. ``Repair'' is defined in Sec. 180.403 as any
welding on a cargo tank wall done to return a cargo tank or a cargo
tank motor vehicle to its original design and construction
specification, or to a condition prescribed for a later equivalent
specification in effect at the time of the repair. As discussed in the
``Harmonization Proposals in this NPRM'' section, stakeholders
participating in the U.S.-Canada RCC identified this requirement as
being burdensome to United States carriers who also operate in Canada.
In accordance with the Transport Canada TDG Regulations, a facility in
Canada can perform a repair on a specification cargo tank if it holds
either a valid National Board Certificate of Authorization for use of
the National Board ``R'' stamp or a valid Certificate of Authorization
from a provincial pressure vessel jurisdiction for repair. The latter
authorization becomes problematic for United States carriers requiring
the repair of a DOT specification cargo tank while in Canada. Section
180.413 currently only authorizes the repair of a DOT specification
cargo tank by a facility holding a valid National Board Certificate of
Authorization for use of the National Board ``R'' stamp. If a DOT
specification cargo tank is repaired in Canada at a facility holding a
Certificate of Authorization from a provincial pressure vessel
jurisdiction for repair and not a National Board Certificate of
Authorization for use of the National Board ``R'' stamp, the DOT
specification of the cargo tank is placed in jeopardy.
Based on this input from RCC stakeholders, PHMSA conducted a
comparison of the HMR requirements for the repair of specification
cargo tanks and the corresponding requirements of the Transport Canada
TDG Regulations. PHMSA finds that the requirements for the repair of a
specification cargo tank conducted in accordance with the Transport
Canada TDG Regulations by a facility in Canada holding a valid
Certificate of Authorization from a provincial pressure vessel
jurisdiction for repair provides for at least an equivalent level of
safety as those provided by the HMR. Further, the Transport Canada TDG
Regulations authorize the repair of TC specification cargo tanks by
facilities in the U.S. that are registered in accordance with part 107
subpart F.
Accordingly, PHMSA proposes to expand the authorization for the
repair of DOT specification cargo tanks by revising Sec.
180.413(a)(1). Specifically, PHMSA proposes to add a new subparagraph
(iii) authorizing a repair, as defined in Sec. 180.403, of a DOT
specification cargo tank used for the transportation of hazardous
materials in the United States performed by a facility in Canada in
accordance with the Transport Canada TDG Regulations, provided the
facility holds a valid Certificate of Authorization from a provincial
pressure vessel jurisdiction for repair; the facility is registered in
accordance with the Transport Canada TDG Regulations to repair the
corresponding TC specification; and all repairs are performed using the
quality control procedures used to obtain the Certificate of
Authorization.
PHMSA also proposes an incidental revision to Sec. 180.413(b) to
except facilities in Canada that perform a repair in accordance with
the proposed Sec. 180.413(a)(1)(iii) from the requirement that each
repair of a cargo tank involving welding on the shell or head must be
certified by a Registered Inspector. The Transport Canada TDG
Regulations provide requirements for the oversight of welding repairs
and do not use the term ``Registered Inspector.''
These proposed provisions would not place any additional financial
or reporting burden on U.S. companies. Rather, the enhanced regulatory
reciprocity between the United States and Canada as a result of these
provisions would provide the companies with additional flexibility and
cost savings due to necessary opportunities for obtaining repairs to
DOT specification cargo tanks in Canada.
See the review of Sec. 107.502 for the discussion of a related
proposal.
Section 180.605
Section 180.605 prescribes requirements for the qualification of
portable tanks. Consistent with the UN Model Regulations, PHMSA
proposes an amendment to paragraph (g)(1) to require as a part of
internal and external examination that the wall thickness must be
verified by appropriate measurement if this inspection indicates a
reduction of wall thickness. This proposed amendment would require the
inspector to verify that the shell thickness is equal to or greater
than the minimum shell thickness indicated on the portable tanks metal
plate (see Sec. 178.274(i)(1)).
VII. Regulatory Analyses and Notices
A. Statutory/Legal Authority for This Rulemaking
This proposed rule is published under the statutory authority of
Federal hazardous materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5101 et
seq.). Section 5103(b) of Federal hazmat law authorizes the Secretary
of Transportation to prescribe regulations for the safe transportation,
including security, of hazardous materials in intrastate, interstate,
and foreign commerce. This proposed rule
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amends regulations 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. To this end, the proposed rule amends the HMR to
more fully align with the biennial updates of the UN Model Regulations,
the IMDG Code, and the ICAO Technical Instructions.
Harmonization serves to facilitate international commerce, while
also promoting the safety of people, property, and the environment by
reducing the potential for confusion and misunderstanding that could
result if shippers and transporters were required to comply with two or
more conflicting sets of regulatory requirements. While the intent of
this rulemaking is to align the HMR with international standards, we
review and consider each amendment based on its own merit, on its
overall impact on transportation safety, and on the economic
implications associated with its adoption into the HMR. Our goal is to
harmonize internationally without sacrificing the current HMR level of
safety or imposing undue burdens on the regulated community. Thus, as
explained in the corresponding sections above, we are not proposing
harmonization with certain specific provisions of the UN Model
Regulations, the IMDG Code, and the ICAO Technical Instructions.
Moreover, we are maintaining a number of current exceptions for
domestic transportation that should minimize the compliance burden on
the regulated community. Additionally, the following external agencies
were consulted in the development of this rule: Federal Aviation
Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal
Railroad Administration, U.S. Coast Guard.
Section 49 U.S.C. 5120(b) of Federal hazmat law authorizes the
Secretary to ensure that, to the extent practicable, regulations
governing the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce are
consistent with standards adopted by international authorities. This
rule proposes to amend the HMR to maintain alignment with international
standards by incorporating various amendments to facilitate the
transport of hazardous material in international commerce. To this end,
as discussed in detail above, PHMSA proposes to incorporate changes
into the HMR based on the 19th Revised Edition of the UN Model
Regulations, Amendment 38-16 to the IMDG Code, and the 2017-2018
Edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions, which become effective
January 1, 2017. The large volume of hazardous materials transported in
international commerce warrants the harmonization of domestic and
international requirements to the greatest extent possible.
B. Executive Order 12866, Executive Order 13563, and DOT Regulatory
Policies and Procedures
This notice is not considered a significant regulatory action under
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 (``Regulatory Planning and
Review'') and, therefore, was not reviewed by the Office of Management
and Budget. This notice is not considered a significant rule under the
Regulatory Policies and Procedures of the Department of Transportation
(44 FR 11034). Additionally, Executive Order 13563 (``Improving
Regulation and Regulatory Review'') supplements and reaffirms Executive
Order 12866, stressing that, to the extent permitted by law, an agency
rulemaking action must be based on benefits that justify its costs,
impose the least burden, consider cumulative burdens, maximize
benefits, use performance objectives, and assess available
alternatives.
Benefits to Harmonization
General Harmonization Benefit: In an earlier regulatory
evaluation,\10\ PHMSA estimated a proxy for benefits of harmonization
of the HMR with international standards of $87.9 million. We estimated
this number by multiplying a hazard communication cost per dollar of
hazardous materials output ($0.001) by the value of hazardous materials
involved in international trade, as estimated by the proportion of
trade (the total of gross imports and gross exports) in the fuels and
lubricants, chemicals, and medicinal/dental/pharmaceutical products
industries ($879 billion in 2013) \11\ that are hazardous products
(approximately 10 percent).
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\10\ HM-215M: Hazardous Materials: Harmonization with
International Standards (RRR), Final Rule, 80 FR 1075, January 8,
2015.
\11\ As reported in the quarterly trade data of the U.S. Bureau
of Economic Analysis, available at: http://www.bea.gov/international/detailed_trade_data.htm.
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For estimating benefits of this proposed rule, we follow a nearly
identical approach, while acknowledging there is an inherent
imprecision of benefits, and update the data and assumptions where
possible. Unlike in the last regulatory evaluation, 2012 Commodity Flow
Survey (CFS) data on hazardous materials is now available. According to
the 2012 CFS, $13,852,143 million worth of commodities were transported
in the U.S. in 2012, of which $2,334,425 million worth were hazardous
(or 16.9 percent).\12\
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\12\ http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/sites/rita.dot.gov.bts/files/publications/commodity_flow_survey/2012/hazardous_materials/index.html.
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However, we acknowledge that the estimated 16.9 percent proportion
of total shipment values classed as hazardous materials may have had a
high-side bias due to the variety of different classes of products
classified as hazardous. The percentage of shipments properly
classified as hazardous--particularly for medicinal/dental/
pharmaceutical products--is likely lower, which for the purpose of this
analysis we assume to be 10 percent.
We update our estimate of value of hazardous materials involved in
international trade by using U.S. trade in goods seasonally adjusted,
Census-based total gross imports, and gross exports in the fuels and
lubricants, chemicals, and medicinal/dental/pharmaceutical products
industries for 2015, which is the most recent year available.
Gross imports: $451.8 billion (rounded).
[cir] Fuels and lubricants: $198.217 billion.
[cir] Chemicals: $73.304 billion.
[cir] Medicinal/dental/pharmaceutical products: $180.280 billion.
Gross exports: $281.6 billion (rounded).
[cir] Fuels and lubricants: $115.013 billion.
[cir] Chemicals: $111.492 billion.
[cir] Medicinal/dental/pharmaceutical products: $55.046 billion.
Gross imports plus gross exports: $733.4 billion.\13\
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\13\ Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce,
U.S. Trade in Goods (IDS-0008), available at: http://www.bea.gov/international/detailed_trade_data.htm.
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Multiplying this $733.4 billion figure by the estimated proportion
of annual trade in these three industries that are hazardous products
(10 percent) by the average hazard communication cost per dollar of
hazardous materials produced in the United States ($0.001) results in
an estimate of benefits from general harmonization of about $73.3
million annually, rounded.
If the HMR are not harmonized with international standards, we
estimate that it will cost U.S. companies an additional $73.3 million
per year to comply with both the domestic and international standards.
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standards, however, will avert these $73.3 million in additional costs,
making them the primary benefit attributable to this rulemaking.
RCC Initiatives: PHMSA believes that recognition under the HMR of
Transport Canada cylinders, equivalency certificates, and cargo tanks
would not result in any significant costs but would instead provide
benefits in flexibility to cylinder users, shipments of hazardous
materials made under an equivalency certificate to the U.S., and
certain U.S.-based cargo tank motor vehicle operators requiring repairs
while in Canada. We do not believe there is currently a basis for
reliably estimating quantitatively the benefits of the cylinder and
equivalency certificate provisions of this proposed rule. However, we
welcome and specifically solicit data available to commenters to more
accurately estimate benefits quantitatively. With regard to all three
RCC proposed amendments, PHMSA believes that aligning regulatory
approaches between Canada and the United States can spur economic
growth and job creation in both nations, facilitate trade, and still
maintain appropriate safety standards. Preliminary analysis indicates
that the total annual benefit of the cargo tank RCC provisions proposed
in this rulemaking would be $6,555,234 per year (for the high estimate
of U.S.-made cargo tanks affected), $779,337 per year (for the middle
estimate), or $693,804 per year (for the low estimate). Please see the
Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) for this rulemaking action for a
detailed discussion of the benefits of recognizing cargo tank repairs
made in Canadian facilities.
Costs of Harmonization
Please see the RIA for this rulemaking--a copy of which has been
placed in the docket--for detailed analysis of the costs of various
amendments proposed in this NPRM. We provide below a summary of cost
estimates for several of the larger cost proposals.
Incorporation by Reference: PHMSA anticipates that the primary cost
of updating references incorporated in the HMR to the most recent
international hazardous material standards will be the purchase of
updated copies to be incorporated by reference. These costs will be
borne by offerors, package manufacturers, and transporters of hazardous
materials if this rulemaking were finalized.
It is unknown how many individuals and firms involved in shipping
hazardous materials will purchase copies of these international
standards as a result of finalizing this rulemaking. We take a
conservative approach to estimating such a figure by using as a proxy
the number of shippers, carriers, or other offerors or transporters of
hazardous materials in commerce with a PHMSA registration expiring
before 2019. Currently, PHMSA's registration database indicates 38,070
registrants as of March 18, 2016.\14\ Of these, 31,103 (approximately
82 percent) are small businesses as defined by the U.S. Small Business
Administration. Further, 31,765 registrants (approximately 83 percent)
indicated that they offer or transport hazardous materials solely by
highway method.
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If we assume (for conservative estimation purposes) that all
registrants will purchase copies of the ICAO and IMDG publications,
this indicates an estimated cost of $19.3 million (rounded, $508.70
cost of ICAO and IMDG publications x 38,070 registrants). However, we
further assume that the two publications included in the $19.3 cost
(ICAO Technical Instructions (for air) and IMDG Code (by vessel)) will
not apply to such registrants who indicated that they offer or
transport in commerce hazardous materials only via highway. Therefore,
costs for the 31,765 highway-only registrants would be zero. To
counterbalance a registrant purchasing more than one copy, we
conservatively assume all other registrants--while acknowledging that,
in fact, some will purchase both standards copies and some will
purchase none--will purchase updated copies of all standards
publications listed here, indicating a rounded cost of $3.2 million
($508.70 x 6,305 registrants [38,070 total registrants - 31,765
highway-only registrants]).
All of the ISO standards incorporated will not be purchased by the
majority of shippers and carriers and, thus, will likely only impact a
small subset of the regulated community. Further, we assume that many
companies will purchase multiple copies of the ISO codes, rather than
only one copy. Manufacturers of pressure receptacles impacted by the
ISO codes are included in the North American Industry Classification
System (NAICS) 332420 ``Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing,'' which
includes cylinders, and NAICS 332911 ``Industrial Valve
Manufacturing,'' or more generally in NAICS 332, ``Fabricated Metal
Product Manufacturing.'' Users of pressure receptacles impacted by the
ISO codes are included in NAICS 325120 ``Industrial Gas
Manufacturing,'' or more generally in NAICS 325 ``Chemical
Manufacturing.'' Testers and requalifiers of pressure receptacles are
included in NAICS 541380 ``Testing Laboratories,'' or more generally in
NAICS 541 ``Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.'' The
more conservative, all-encompassing three-digit NAICS industries are
used to estimate impacted entities, as each entity may purchase more
than one copy of a publication. The PHMSA registration database has 834
registrants in NAICS 332; 3,335 registrants in NAICS 325; and 415
registrants in NAICS 541, for a total of 4,584 impacted registrants. It
costs each impacted registrant $1,853 to purchase the ISO standards, or
$8.5 million total (rounded, 4,584 impacted registrants x $1,853 cost
per registrant).
It will cost $3.2 million to purchase the ICAO and IMDG
publications and $8.5 million to purchasing the ISO publications,
giving a total one-time cost of $11.7 million. We do not believe we
have sufficient data to estimate the precise number of registrants.
However, we use one copy per impacted registrant as a reasonably
conservative estimate on costs of the proposed rulemaking. It should
also be noted that several of the companies purchasing the
international standards may serve international markets and would have
purchased these publications even in the absence of this rulemaking.
Therefore, costs due to this proposed rule are likely lower than these
estimates.
Lithium Battery Hazard Communication: PHMSA anticipates that
incorporating a new battery label in place of the existing label and
requiring a new lithium battery label in place of the existing label
will be cost neutral. We anticipate that the price of the new label
will be similar to the price of existing labels. The proposed amendment
provides a phase-in period to December 2018, allowing shippers and
carriers of the impacted lithium battery shipments a sufficient
transition period to use the new label.
PHMSA anticipates that incorporating a new standard lithium battery
mark across all modes will provide consistent hazard communication,
reduce training costs, and facilitate intermodal movements. Expanding
the scope of packages requiring application of the new lithium battery
mark for small shipments of lithium batteries will provide benefits
pertaining to better identification of lithium battery shipments, but
it will likely involve some amount of increased compliance cost. As
with the proposed labeling
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revisions, PHMSA would provide a phase-in period to December 2018,
allowing shippers and carriers of the impacted lithium battery
shipments a sufficient transition period to use the new mark.
PHMSA anticipates that eliminating additional document requirements
for shipments of small lithium batteries will likely provide economic
benefits and cost savings to shippers.
However, PHMSA anticipates the provision increasing the number of
packages containing lithium batteries installed in equipment that have
to be marked with the lithium battery mark will increase compliance
costs. The proposals in this NPRM would apply the lithium battery mark
to an expanded number of lithium batteries installed in equipment
(LBIIE) packages. Currently packages that contain ``no more than four
lithium cells or two lithium batteries installed in equipment'' are not
subject to marking requirements regardless of how many packages are in
a single shipment. In this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to require each package
that contains lithium batteries installed in equipment to display the
lithium battery marking when there are more than two packages in the
consignment.
We assume that U.S. manufacturers of certain equipment containing
lithium batteries and wholesalers of LBIIE that supply retailers with
consignments containing more than two packages of LBIIE will be most
impacted by the proposed provision.\15\ We anticipate the provisions of
this proposed change to impact U.S.-based manufacturers, wholesalers,
and certain retailers of lithium batteries and equipment containing
lithium batteries. PHMSA specifically solicits comment on the types and
numbers of entities that are to be impacted by this proposed change.
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likely not impacted, as we assume that they primarily ship single
units of LBIIE for the majority of their consignments, which would
not require marking due to the two or few packages per consignment
exception. However, we solicit comment on whether this assumption is
appropriate and welcome data confirming or refuting this assumption.
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The total domestic manufacturer and wholesaler marking costs as
illustrated in the RIA in the docket for this rulemaking approximates
the upper bound annual cost of the provision to be about $4.9 million
($838,456 + $7,665 + $4.0 million).\16\ We anticipate that the cost
will be substantially lower because many domestic manufacturers and
shippers may already label their LBIIE packages with a current lithium
battery label (regardless if required by the HMR); not all of these
shippers would necessarily ship LBIIE with more than two packages per
shipment (for which shipments would be excepted from the lithium
battery marking requirements of this provision); and transitioning to
the new lithium battery mark may have minimal impact.
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Net Benefit
Based on the discussions of benefits and costs provided above,
PHMSA estimates the net benefit associated with the rulemaking to be
$63.2 million-69 million in the first year after publication and $70
million-75.8 million in the second year after publication. Please see
the complete RIA for a more detailed analysis of the costs and benefits
of this proposed rule.
C. Executive Order 13132
This proposed rule has been analyzed in accordance with the
principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 13132
(``Federalism''). It 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 hazmat law, 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, contains an express
preemption provision (49 U.S.C. 5125(b)) that preempts State, local,
and Indian tribe requirements on certain covered subjects, as follows:
(1) The designation, description, and classification of hazardous
material;
(2) The packing, repacking, handling, labeling, marking, and
placarding of hazardous material;
(3) The preparation, execution, and use of shipping documents
related to hazardous material 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 material; and
(5) The design, manufacture, fabrication, inspection, marking,
maintenance, recondition, repair, or testing of a packaging or
container represented, marked, certified, or sold as qualified for use
in transporting hazardous material in commerce.
This proposed rule addresses covered subject items (1), (2), (3),
(4), and (5) above and preempts 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, 2017. If the proposed
changes are not adopted in the HMR, U.S. companies--including numerous
small entities competing in foreign markets--would be at an economic
disadvantage because of their need to comply with a dual system of
regulations. The changes in this proposed rulemaking are intended to
avoid this result. Federal hazmat law provides at 49 U.S.C. 5125(b)(2)
that, if DOT issues a regulation concerning any of the covered
subjects, DOT must 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. PHMSA
proposes the effective date of Federal preemption be 90 days from
publication of a final rule in this matter.
D. 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.
E. Regulatory Flexibility Act, Executive Order 13272, and DOT
Procedures and Policies
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 facilitates the transportation of hazardous materials in
international commerce by providing consistency with international
standards. It applies to offerors and carriers of hazardous materials,
some of whom are small entities, such as chemical manufacturers, users
and suppliers, packaging manufacturers, distributors, and training
companies. As previously discussed 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.
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Many companies will realize economic benefits as a result of these
amendments. Additionally, the changes effected by this NPRM will
relieve U.S. companies, including small entities competing in foreign
markets, from the burden of complying with a dual system of
regulations. Therefore, we certify that these amendments will not, if
promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number
of small entities.
This proposed rule has been developed in accordance with Executive
Order 13272 (``Proper Consideration of Small Entities in Agency
Rulemaking'') and DOT's procedures and policies to promote compliance
with the Regulatory Flexibility Act to ensure that potential impacts of
draft rules on small entities are properly considered.
F. Paperwork Reduction Act
PHMSA currently has approved information collections under Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 2137-0557, ``Approvals
for Hazardous Materials,'' and OMB Control Number 2137-0034,
``Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response
Information.'' We anticipate that this proposed rule will result in an
increase in the annual burden for OMB Control Number 2137-0034 due to
an increase in the number of applications for modifications to existing
holders of DOT-issued RINs. In this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to amend Sec.
107.805(f)(2) to allow RIN holders to submit an application containing
all the required information prescribed in Sec. 107.705(a);
identifying the TC, CTC, CRC, or BTC specification cylinder(s) or
tube(s) to be inspected; certifying the requalifier will operate in
compliance with the applicable TDG Regulations; and certifying the
persons performing requalification have been trained and have the
information contained in the TDG Regulations. This application would be
in addition to any existing application and burden encountered during
the initial RIN application.
We anticipate this proposed rule will result in a decrease in the
annual burden and costs of OMB Control Number 2137-0034. This burden
and cost decrease is primarily attributable to the proposed removal of
the alternative document currently required for lithium cells or
batteries offered in accordance with Sec. 173.185(c). Additional
increased burdens and costs to OMB Control Number 2137-0034 in this
proposed rule are attributable to a new proposed indication on shipping
papers that a shipment of prototype or low production run lithium
batteries or cells is in accordance with Sec. 173.185(e)(7) and the
proposed addition of new marine pollutant entries.
This rulemaking identifies revised information collection requests
that PHMSA will submit to OMB for approval based on the requirements in
this NPRM. PHMSA has developed burden estimates to reflect changes in
this NPRM and estimates the information collection and recordkeeping
burdens in this rule are as follows:
OMB Control Number 2137-0557
Annual Increase in Number of Respondents: 3,600.
Annual Increase in Annual Number of Responses: 3,600.
Annual Increase in Annual Burden Hours: 1,800.
Annual Increase in Annual Burden Costs: $63,000.
OMB Control Number 2137-0034
Annual Decrease in Number of Respondents: 972,551.
Annual Decrease in Annual Number of Responses: 9,765,507.
Annual Decrease in Annual Burden Hours: 27,161.
Annual Decrease in Annual Burden Costs: $950,635.
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no person is required to
respond to an information collection unless it has been approved by OMB
and displays a valid OMB control number. Section 1320.8(d) of 5 CFR
requires that PHMSA provide interested members of the public and
affected agencies an opportunity to comment on information and
recordkeeping requests. PHMSA specifically solicits comment on the
information collection and recordkeeping burdens associated with
developing, implementing, and maintaining these proposed requirements.
Address written comments to the Dockets Unit as identified in the
ADDRESSES section of this rulemaking. We must receive comments
regarding information collection burdens prior to the close of the
comment period as identified in the DATES section of this rulemaking.
In addition, you may submit comments specifically related to the
information collection burden to the PHMSA Desk Officer, Office of
Management and Budget, at fax number 202-395-6974. Requests for a copy
of this information collection should be directed to Steven Andrews or
T. Glenn Foster, Standards and Rulemaking Division (PHH-10), Pipeline
and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001. If these proposed requirements are
adopted in a final rule, PHMSA will submit the revised information
collection and recordkeeping requirements to OMB for approval.
G. 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.
H. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
This proposed rule does not impose unfunded mandates under the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995. It does not result in costs of
$141.3 million or more, adjusted for inflation, to either State, local,
or tribal governments, in the aggregate, or to the private sector in
any one year, and is the least burdensome alternative that achieves the
objective of the rule.
I. Environmental Assessment
The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4375,
requires that Federal agencies analyze proposed actions to determine
whether the action will have a significant impact on the human
environment. The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations
that implement NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508) require Federal
agencies to conduct an environmental review considering (1) the need
for the proposed action, (2) alternatives to the proposed action, (3)
probable environmental impacts of the proposed action and alternatives,
and (4) the agencies and persons consulted during the consideration
process.
1. Purpose and Need
This NPRM would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49
CFR parts 171 through 180) to maintain consistency with international
standards by incorporating the 19th Revised Edition of the UN
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods--Model Regulations,
Amendment 38-16 to the IMDG Code, the 2017-2018 ICAO Technical
Instructions, and Canada's newest amendments to TDG Regulations.
This action is necessary to incorporate changes adopted in the IMDG
Code, the ICAO Technical Instructions, and the UN Model Regulations,
effective January 1, 2017. If the changes in this proposed rule are not
adopted in the HMR by this effective date, U.S. companies--including
numerous small entities
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competing in foreign markets--would be at an economic disadvantage
because of their need to comply with a dual system of regulations. The
changes in this proposed rulemaking are intended to avoid this result.
The intended effect of this action is to harmonize the HMR with
international transport standards and requirements to the extent
practicable in accordance with Federal hazmat law (see 49 U.S.C. 5120).
When considering the adoption of international standards under the HMR,
PHMSA reviews and evaluates each amendment on its own merit, on its
overall impact on transportation safety, and on the economic
implications associated with its adoption. Our goal is to harmonize
internationally without diminishing the level of safety currently
provided by the HMR or imposing undue burdens on the regulated public.
PHMSA has provided a brief summary of each revision, the justification
for the revision, and a preliminary estimate of economic impact.
2. Alternatives
In proposing this rulemaking, PHMSA is considering the following
alternatives:
No Action Alternative
If PHMSA were to select the No Action Alternative, current
regulations would remain in place and no new provisions would be added.
However, efficiencies gained through harmonization in updates to
transport standards, lists of regulated substances, definitions,
packagings, stowage requirements/codes, flexibilities allowed, enhanced
markings, segregation requirements, etc., would not be realized.
Foregone efficiencies in the No Action Alternative include freeing up
limited resources to concentrate on vessel transport hazard
communication (hazcom) issues of potentially much greater environmental
impact. Adopting the No Action Alternative would result in a lost
opportunity for reducing environmental and safety-related incidents.
Greenhouse gas emissions would remain the same under the No Action
Alternative.
Preferred Alternative
This alternative is the current proposal as it appears in this
NPRM, applying to transport of hazardous materials by various transport
modes (highway, rail, vessel, and aircraft). The proposed amendments
included in this alternative are more fully addressed in the preamble
and regulatory text sections of this NPRM. However, they generally
include:
(1) Updates to references to various international hazardous
materials transport standards;
(2) Amendments to the Hazardous Materials Table to include four new
Division 4.1 entries for polymerizing substances and to add into the
HMR defining criteria, authorized packagings, and safety requirements;
(3) Amendments to add, revise, or remove certain proper shipping
names, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations,
bulk packaging requirements, and vessel stowage requirements;
(4) Changes to add the following substances to the list of marine
pollutants in appendix B to Sec. 172.101: Hexanes; Hypochlorite
solutions; Isoprene, stabilized; N-Methylaniline; Methylcyclohexane;
and Tripropylene;
(5) Changes throughout the part 173 packaging requirements to
authorize more flexibility when choosing packages for hazardous
materials;
(6) Various amendments to packaging requirements for the vessel
transportation of water-reactive substances;
(7) Revisions to hazard communication requirements for shipments of
lithium batteries consistent with changes adopted in the 19th Revised
Edition of the UN Model Regulations; and
(8) Amendments to the HMR resulting from coordination with Canada
under the U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC).
3. Probable Environmental Impact of the Alternatives
No Action Alternative
If PHMSA were to select the No Action Alternative, current
regulations would remain in place and no new provisions would be added.
However, efficiencies gained through harmonization in updates to
transport standards, lists of regulated substances, definitions,
packagings, stowage requirements/codes, flexibilities allowed, enhanced
markings, segregation requirements, etc., would not be realized.
Foregone efficiencies in the No Action Alternative include freeing up
limited resources to concentrate on vessel transport hazcom issues of
potentially much greater environmental impact.
Additionally, the Preferred Alternative encompasses enhanced and
clarified regulatory requirements, which would result in increased
compliance and a decreased number of environmental and safety
incidents. Not adopting the proposed environmental and safety
requirements in the NPRM under the No Action Alternative would result
in a lost opportunity for reducing environmental and safety-related
incidents.
Greenhouse gas emissions would remain the same under the No Action
Alternative.
Preferred Alternative
If PHMSA selects the provisions as proposed in this NPRM, safety
and environmental risks would be reduced and that protections to human
health and environmental resources would be increased. Potential
environmental impacts of each proposed amendment in the preferred
alternative are discussed as follows:
1. Incorporation by Reference: PHMSA proposes to update references
to various international hazardous materials transport standards
including the 2017-2018 ICAO Technical Instructions; Amendment 38-16 to
the IMDG Code; the 19th Revised Edition of the UN Model Regulations;
the 6th Revised Edition of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria; and the
latest amendments to the Canadian TDG Regulations. Additionally, we
propose to add one new reference to standards and update eight other
references to standards applicable to the manufacture use and
requalification of pressure vessels published by the International
Organization for Standardization.
This proposed amendment, which will increase standardization and
consistency of regulations, will result in greater protection of human
health and the environment. Consistency between U.S. and international
regulations enhances the safety and environmental protection of
international hazardous materials transportation through better
understanding of the regulations, an increased level of industry
compliance, the smooth flow of hazardous materials from their points of
origin to their points of destination, and consistent emergency
response in the event of a hazardous materials incident. The HMR
authorize shipments prepared in accordance with the ICAO Technical
Instructions and by motor vehicle either before or after being
transported by aircraft. Similarly, the HMR authorize shipments
prepared in accordance with the IMDG Code if all or part of the
transportation is by vessel. The authorizations to use the ICAO
Technical Instructions and the IMDG Code are subject to certain
conditions and limitations outlined in part 171 subpart C.
Harmonization will result in more targeted and effective training
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thereby enhanced environmental protection. This proposed amendment will
eliminate inconsistent hazardous materials regulations, which hamper
compliance training efforts. For ease of compliance with appropriate
regulations, air and vessel carriers engaged in the transportation of
hazardous materials generally elect to comply with the ICAO Technical
Instructions and IMDG Code as appropriate. Consistency between these
international regulations and the HMR allows shippers and carriers to
train their hazmat employees in a single set of requirements for
classification, packaging, hazard communication, handling, stowage,
etc., thereby minimizing the possibility of improperly preparing and
transporting a shipment of hazardous materials because of differences
between domestic and international regulations.
Greenhouse gas emissions would remain the same under this proposed
amendment.
2. Consistent with amendments adopted into the UN Model
Regulations, PHMSA proposes to revise the Hazardous Materials Table in
Sec. 172.101 to include four new Division 4.1 entries for polymerizing
substances. Additionally, we propose to add into the HMR defining
criteria, authorized packagings, and safety requirements including, but
not limited to, stabilization methods and operational controls.
This proposed amendment, which will increase standardization and
consistency of regulations, will result in greater protection of human
health and the environment. Consistency between U.S. and international
regulations enhances the safety and environmental protection of
international hazardous materials transportation through better
understanding of the regulations, an increased level of industry
compliance, the smooth flow of hazardous materials from their points of
origin to their points of destination, and consistent emergency
response in the event of a hazardous materials incident. New and
revised entries to the HMT reflect emerging technologies and a need to
better describe or differentiate between existing entries. These
proposed changes mirror changes in the Dangerous Goods List of the 19th
Revised Edition of the UN Model Regulations, the 2017-2018 ICAO
Technical Instructions, and the Amendment 38-16 to the IMDG Code. It is
extremely important for the domestic HMR to mirror these international
standards regarding the entries in the HMT to allow for consistent
naming conventions across modes and international borders.
Harmonization will result in more targeted and effective training
and thereby enhanced environmental protection. This proposed amendment
will eliminate inconsistent hazardous materials regulations, which
hamper compliance training efforts. For ease of compliance with
appropriate regulations, international carriers engaged in the
transportation of hazardous materials by vessel generally elect to
comply with the IMDG Code. Consistency between these international
regulations and the HMR allows shippers and carriers to train their
hazmat employees in a single set of requirements for classification,
packaging, hazard communication, handling, stowage, etc., thereby
minimizing the possibility of improperly preparing and transporting a
shipment of hazardous materials because of differences between domestic
and international regulations.
Inclusion of entries in the HMT reflects a degree of danger
associated with a particular material and identifies appropriate
packaging. This proposed change provides a level of consistency for all
articles specifically listed in the HMT, without diminishing
environmental protection and safety.
Greenhouse gas emissions would remain the same under this proposed
amendment.
3. PHMSA proposes amendments to the HMT to add, revise, or remove
certain proper shipping names, packing groups, special provisions,
packaging authorizations, bulk packaging requirements, and vessel
stowage requirements. Amendments to HMT proper shipping names include:
Assigning the existing ``Engines, internal combustion'' entries to
their own new UN numbers and provisions; amending existing ``Uranium
Hexafluoride'' entries to include a new Division 6.1 subsidiary hazard
class designation; adding a new entry for ``Polyester resin kit, solid
base material; and adding a Division 1.4C new entry for ``Rocket
motors.'' Additionally, we also propose to add and revise special
provisions, large packaging authorizations, and intermediate bulk
container (IBC) authorizations consistent with the UN Model Regulations
to provide a wider range of packaging options to shippers of hazardous
materials.
This proposed amendment, which will increase standardization and
consistency of regulations, will result in greater protection of human
health and the environment. Consistency between U.S. and international
regulations enhances the safety and environmental protection of
international hazardous materials transportation through better
understanding of the regulations, an increased level of industry
compliance, the smooth flow of hazardous materials from their points of
origin to their points of destination, and consistent emergency
response in the event of a hazardous materials incident. New and
revised entries to the HMT reflect emerging technologies and a need to
better describe or differentiate between existing entries. These
proposed changes mirror changes in the Dangerous Goods List of the 19th
Revised Edition of the UN Model Regulations, the 2017-2018 ICAO
Technical Instructions, and the Amendment 38-16 to the IMDG Code. It is
extremely important for the domestic HMR to mirror these international
standards regarding the entries in the HMT to allow for consistent
naming conventions across modes and international borders.
Harmonization will result in more targeted and effective training
and thereby enhanced environmental protection. This proposed amendment
will eliminate inconsistent hazardous materials regulations, which
hamper compliance training efforts. For ease of compliance with
appropriate regulations, international carriers engaged in the
transportation of hazardous materials by vessel generally elect to
comply with the IMDG Code. Consistency between these international
regulations and the HMR allows shippers and carriers to train their
hazmat employees in a single set of requirements for classification,
packaging, hazard communication, handling, stowage, etc., thereby
minimizing the possibility of improperly preparing and transporting a
shipment of hazardous materials because of differences between domestic
and international regulations.
Inclusion of entries in the HMT reflects a degree of danger
associated with a particular material and identifies appropriate
packaging. This proposed change provides a level of consistency for all
articles specifically listed in the HMT, without diminishing
environmental protection and safety.
Greenhouse gas emissions would remain the same under this proposed
amendment.
4. PHMSA proposes to add the following substances to the list of
marine pollutants in appendix B to Sec. 172.101: Hexanes; Hypochlorite
solutions; Isoprene, stabilized; N-Methylaniline; Methylcyclohexane;
and Tripropylene.
This proposed amendment, which will increase standardization and
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consistency of regulations, will result in greater protection of human
health and the environment. Consistency between U.S. and international
regulations enhances the safety and environmental protection of
international hazardous materials transportation through better
understanding of the regulations, an increased level of industry
compliance, the smooth flow of hazardous materials from their points of
origin to their points of destination, and consistent emergency
response in the event of a hazardous materials incident. These proposed
additions and deletions are based on the criteria contained in the IMDG
Code for substances classified as toxic to the aquatic environment. The
HMR maintain a list as the basis for regulating substances toxic to the
aquatic environment and allow use of the criteria in the IMDG Code if a
listed material does not meet the criteria for a marine pollutant.
PHMSA periodically updates its list based on changes to the IMDG Code
and evaluation of listed materials against the IMDG Code criteria.
Amending the marine pollutant list will facilitate consistent
communication of the presence of marine pollutants and facilitate safe
and efficient transportation without imposing significant burden
associated with characterizing mixtures as marine pollutants.
Greenhouse gas emissions would remain the same under this proposed
amendment.
5. Consistent with amendments adopted into the UN Model
Regulations, PHMSA proposes to adopt changes throughout the part 173
packaging requirements to authorize more flexibility when choosing
packages for hazardous materials. These changes include design,
construction, and performance testing criteria of composite reinforced
tubes between 450 L and 3,000 L water capacity.
These proposed amendments permit additional flexibility for
authorized packages without compromising environmental protection or
safety. Manufacturing and performance standards for gas pressure
receptacles strengthen the packaging without being overly prescriptive.
Increased flexibility will also add to environmental protection by
increasing the ease of regulatory compliance.
Harmonization will result in more targeted and effective training
and thereby enhanced environmental protection. This proposed amendment
will eliminate inconsistent hazardous materials regulations, which
hamper compliance training efforts. Consistency between these
international regulations and the HMR allows shippers and carriers to
train their hazmat employees in a single set of requirements for
classification, packaging, hazard communication, handling, stowage,
etc., thereby minimizing the possibility of improperly preparing and
transporting a shipment of hazardous materials because of differences
between domestic and international regulations.
Greenhouse gas emissions would remain the same under this proposed
amendment.
6. PHMSA proposes various amendments to packaging requirements for
the vessel transportation of water-reactive substances. The amendments
include changes to the packaging requirements to require certain
commodities to have hermetically sealed packaging and to require other
commodities--when packed in flexible, fiberboard, or wooden
packagings--to have sift-proof and water-resistant packaging or
packaging fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner.
The proposed amendment will reduce the risk of fire on board cargo
vessels carrying hazardous materials that can react dangerously with
the ship's available water and carbon dioxide fire extinguishing
systems. PHMSA proposes to amend the packaging requirements for vessel
transportation of hazardous materials that react with water or moisture
to generate excessive heat or release toxic or flammable gases. Common
causes for water entering into the container are: Water entering
through ventilation or structural flaws in the container; water
entering into the containers placed on deck or in the hold in heavy
seas; and water entering into the cargo space upon a ship collision or
leak. If water has already entered the container, the packaging is the
only protection from the fire. In this NPRM, PHMSA proposes to
strengthen the ability of these packages transporting water-reactive
substances. This proposed amendment will allow for a net increase in
environmental protection and safety by keeping reactive substances in
their packages, thus preventing release and damage to human health and
the natural environment.
Harmonization will result in more targeted and effective training
and thereby enhanced environmental protection. This proposed amendment
will eliminate inconsistent hazardous materials regulations, which
hamper compliance training efforts. For ease of compliance with
appropriate regulations, international carriers engaged in the
transportation of hazardous materials by vessel generally elect to
comply with the IMDG Code. Consistency between these international
regulations and the HMR allows shippers and carriers to train their
hazmat employees in a single set of requirements for classification,
packaging, hazard communication, handling, stowage, etc., thereby
minimizing the possibility of improperly preparing and transporting a
shipment of hazardous materials because of differences between domestic
and international regulations.
Greenhouse gas emissions would remain the same under this proposed
amendment.
7. PHMSA proposes to revise hazard communication requirements for
shipments of lithium batteries. Specifically, PHMSA proposes to adopt a
new lithium battery label in place of the existing Class 9 label; to
amend the existing marking requirements for small lithium battery
shipments in Sec. 173.185(c) to incorporate a new standard lithium
battery mark for use across all modes; to delete the documentation
requirement in Sec. 173.185(c) for shipments of small lithium cells
and batteries; and to amend the exception for small lithium cells and
batteries requiring the lithium battery mark from the current
applicability of ``no more than four lithium cells or two lithium
batteries installed in the equipment'' to ``no more than four lithium
cells or two lithium batteries installed in equipment, where there are
not more than two packages in the consignment.''
This proposed amendment, which will provide for enhanced hazard
communication, will result in greater protection of human health and
the environment by increasing awareness and preparedness.
Greenhouse gas emissions would remain the same under this proposed
amendment.
8. PHMSA proposes several amendments to the HMR resulting from
coordination with Canada under the U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation
Council (RCC). We are proposing provisions for recognition of Transport
Canada (TC) cylinders, equivalency certificates, and inspection and
repair of cargo tanks.
This proposed amendment, which will increase standardization and
consistency of regulations, will result in greater protection of human
health and the environment. Consistency between U.S. and international
regulations enhances the safety and environmental protection of
international hazardous materials transportation through better
understanding of the regulations, an increased level of industry
compliance, the smooth flow of hazardous materials from their points of
origin to their
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points of destination, and consistent emergency response in the event
of a hazardous materials incident. The proposed additions intend to
provide reciprocal treatment of DOT Special Permits and TC equivalency
certificates, DOT cylinders and TC cylinders, and cargo tank repair
capabilities in both countries. Amending the HMR will facilitate
consistent communication for substances transported by cylinders and
cargo tanks, thus decreasing not only incident response time, but the
number and severity of environmental and safety incidents.
The proposed action is consistent with concurrent actions by
Transport Canada to amend the TDG Regulations.
Greenhouse gas emissions would remain the same under this proposed
amendment.
4. Agencies Consulted
This NPRM represents PHMSA's first action in the U.S. for this
program area. PHMSA has coordinated with the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the
Federal Railroad Administration, and the U.S. Coast Guard, in the
development of this proposed rule. PHMSA will consider the views
expressed in comments to the NPRM submitted by members of the public,
state and local governments, and industry.
5. Conclusion
The provisions of this proposed rule build on current regulatory
requirements to enhance the transportation safety and security of
shipments of hazardous materials transported by highway, rail,
aircraft, and vessel, thereby reducing the risks of an accidental or
intentional release of hazardous materials and consequent environmental
damage. PHMSA concludes that the net environmental impact will be
positive and that there are no significant environmental impacts
associated with this proposed rule.
PHMSA welcomes any views, data, or information related to
environmental impacts that may result if the proposed requirements are
adopted, as well as possible alternatives and their environmental
impacts.
J. Privacy Act
Anyone is able to search the electronic form of any written
communications and comments received into any of our dockets by the
name of the individual submitting the document (or signing the
document, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor
union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in
the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477), or you
may visit http://www.dot.gov/privacy.html.
K. Executive Order 13609 and International Trade Analysis
Under Executive Order 13609 (``Promoting International Regulatory
Cooperation''), agencies must consider whether the impacts associated
with significant variations between domestic and international
regulatory approaches are unnecessary or may impair the ability of
American business to export and compete internationally. In meeting
shared challenges involving health, safety, labor, security,
environmental, and other issues, international regulatory cooperation
can identify approaches that are at least as protective as those that
are or would be adopted in the absence of such cooperation.
International regulatory cooperation can also reduce, eliminate, or
prevent unnecessary differences in regulatory requirements.
Similarly, the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-39), as
amended by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (Pub. L. 103-465),
prohibits Federal agencies from establishing any standards or engaging
in related activities that create unnecessary obstacles to the foreign
commerce of the United States. For purposes of these requirements,
Federal agencies may participate in the establishment of international
standards, so long as the standards have a legitimate domestic
objective, such as providing for safety, and do not operate to exclude
imports that meet this objective. The statute also requires
consideration of international standards and, where appropriate, that
they be the basis for U.S. standards.
PHMSA participates in the establishment of international standards
to protect the safety of the American public. PHMSA has assessed the
effects of the proposed rule and determined that it does not cause
unnecessary obstacles to foreign trade. In fact, the rule is designed
to facilitate international trade. Accordingly, this rulemaking is
consistent with Executive Order 13609 and PHMSA's obligations under the
Trade Agreement Act, as amended.
L. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act
The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs Federal agencies to use voluntary consensus
standards in their regulatory activities unless doing so would be
inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary
consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., specification of
materials, test methods, or performance requirements) that are
developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standard bodies. This NPRM
involves multiple voluntary consensus standards which are discussed at
length in the ``Section-by-Section Review'' for Sec. 171.7.
List of Subjects
49 CFR Part 107
Administrative practice and procedure, Hazardous materials
transportation, Packaging and containers, Penalties, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
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,
Incorporation by reference, Labeling, Markings, Packaging and
containers, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
49 CFR Part 173
Hazardous materials transportation, Incorporation by reference,
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
Maritime carriers, Hazardous materials transportation,
Incorporation by reference, Radioactive materials, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
49 CFR Part 178
Hazardous materials transportation, Incorporation by reference,
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.
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In consideration of the foregoing, PHMSA proposes to amend 49 CFR
chapter I as follows:
PART 107--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAM PROCEDURES
0
1. The authority citation for part 107 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; Pub. L. 101-410 section
4 (28 U.S.C. 2461note); Pub. L. 104-121 sections 212-213; Pub. L.
104-134 section 31001; Pub. L. 112-141 section 33006, 33010; 49 CFR
1.81 and 1.97.
0
2. In Sec. 107.502, paragraph (b) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 107.502 General registration requirements.
* * * * *
(b) No person may engage in the manufacture, assembly,
certification, inspection or repair of a cargo tank or cargo tank motor
vehicle manufactured under the terms of a DOT specification under
subchapter C of this chapter or a special permit issued under this part
unless the person is registered with the Department in accordance with
the provisions of this subpart. A person employed as an inspector or
design certifying engineer is considered to be registered if the
person's employer is registered. The requirements of this paragraph do
not apply to a person engaged in the repair of a DOT specification
cargo tank used in the transportation of hazardous materials in the
United States in accordance with Sec. 180.413(a)(1)(iii) of this
chapter.
* * * * *
0
3. In Sec. 107.801, paragraph (a)(2) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 107.801 Purpose and scope.
(a) * * *
(2) A person who seeks approval to engage in the requalification
(e.g. inspection, testing, or certification), rebuilding, or repair of
a cylinder manufactured in accordance with a DOT specification or a
pressure receptacle in accordance with a UN standard under subchapter C
of this chapter or under the terms of a special permit issued under
this part, or a cylinder or tube manufactured in accordance with a TC,
CTC, CRC, or BTC specification under the Transport Canada TDG
Regulations (IBR; see Sec. 171.7);
* * * * *
0
4. In Sec. 107.805, paragraphs (a), (c)(2), (d), and (f) are revised
to read as follows:
Sec. 107.805 Approval of cylinder and pressure receptacle
requalifiers.
(a) General. A person must meet the requirements of this section to
be approved to inspect, test, certify, repair, or rebuild a cylinder in
accordance with a DOT specification or a UN pressure receptacle under
subpart C of part 178 or subpart C of part 180 of this chapter, or
under the terms of a special permit issued under this part, or a TC,
CTC, CRC, or BTC specification cylinder or tube manufactured in
accordance with the TDG Regulations (IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this
subchapter).
* * * * *
(c) * * *
(2) The types of DOT specification or special permit cylinders, UN
pressure receptacles, or TC, CTC, CRC, or BTC specification cylinders
or tubes that will be inspected, tested, repaired, or rebuilt at the
facility;
* * * * *
(d) Issuance of requalifier identification number (RIN). The
Associate Administrator issues a RIN as evidence of approval to
requalify DOT specification or special permit cylinders, or TC, CTC,
CRC, or BTC specification cylinders or tubes, or UN pressure
receptacles if it is determined, based on the applicant's submission
and other available information, that the applicant's qualifications
and, when applicable, facility are adequate to perform the requested
functions in accordance with the criteria prescribed in subpart C of
part 180 of this subchapter or TDG Regulations, as applicable.
* * * * *
(f) Exceptions. The requirements in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this
section do not apply to:
(1) A person who only performs inspections in accordance with Sec.
180.209(g) of this chapter provided the application contains the
following, in addition to the information prescribed in Sec.
107.705(a): Identifies the DOT specification/special permit cylinders
to be inspected; certifies the requalifier will operate in compliance
with the applicable requirements of subchapter C of this chapter;
certifies the persons performing inspections have been trained and have
the information contained in each applicable CGA pamphlet incorporated
by reference in Sec. 171.7 of this chapter applicable to the
requalifiers' activities; and includes the signature of the person
making the certification and the date on which it was signed. Each
person must comply with the applicable requirements in this subpart. In
addition, the procedural requirements in subpart H of this part apply
to the filing, processing and termination of an approval issued under
this subpart; or
(2) A person holding a DOT-issued RIN to perform the
requalification (inspect, test, certify), repair, or rebuild of DOT
specification cylinders, that wishes to perform any of these actions on
corresponding TC, CTC, CRC, or BTC cylinders or tubes may submit an
application that, in addition to the information prescribed in Sec.
107.705(a): Identifies the TC, CTC, CRC, or BTC specification
cylinder(s) or tube(s) to be inspected; certifies the requalifier will
operate in compliance with the applicable TDG Regulations; certifies
the persons performing requalification have been trained in the
functions applicable to the requalifiers' activities; and includes the
signature of the person making the certification and the date on which
it was signed. In addition, the procedural requirements in subpart H of
this part apply to the filing, processing and termination of an
approval issued under this subpart.
(3) A person holding a certificate of registration issued by
Transport Canada in accordance with the TDG Regulations to perform the
requalification (inspect, test, certify), repair, or rebuild of a TC,
CTC, CRC, or BTC cylinder who performs any of these actions on
corresponding DOT specification cylinders.
* * * * *
PART 171--GENERAL INFORMATION, REGULATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS
0
5. The authority citation for part 171 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; Pub. L. 101-410 section 4
(28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Pub. L. 104-134, section 31001; 49 CFR 1.81
and 1.97.
0
6. In Sec. 171.2, paragraph (h)(1) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 171.2 General requirements.
(h) * * *
(1) Specification identifications that include the letters ``ICC'',
``DOT'', ``TC'', ``CTC'', ``CRC'', ``BTC'', ``MC'', or ``UN'';
* * * * *
0
7. In Sec. 171.7,
0
a. Revise paragraphs (t) introductory text, (t)(1), (v) introductory
text, (v)(2), and (w)(1) through (58);
0
b. Add paragraphs (w)(59) through (69);
0
c. Revise paragraphs (bb) introductory text and (bb)(1) introductory
text;
0
d. Add paragraphs (bb)(1)(xiii) through (xix);
0
e. Revise paragraphs (dd) introductory text and (dd)(1) and (2); and
0
f. Add paragraph (dd)(3).
The revisions and additions read as follows:
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Sec. 171.7 Reference material.
* * * * *
(t) International Civil Aviation Organization (``ICAO''), 999
Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Montr[eacute]al, Quebec H3C 5H7, Canada, 1-
514-954-8219, http://www.icao.int. ICAO Technical Instructions
available from: ICAO Document Sales Unit, [email protected].
(1) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Air (ICAO Technical Instructions), 2017-2018 Edition, into
Sec. Sec. 171.8; 171.22; 171.23; 171.24; 172.101; 172.202; 172.401;
172.512; 172.519; 172.602; 173.56; 173.320; 175.10, 175.33; 178.3.
* * * * *
(v) International Maritime Organization (``IMO''), 4 Albert
Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, + 44 (0) 20 7735 7611,
http://www.imo.org. IMDG Code available from: IMO Publishing,
[email protected].
(1) * * *
(2) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code),
Incorporating Amendment 38-16 (English Edition), 2016 Edition, into
Sec. Sec. 171.22; 171.23; 171.25; 172.101; 172.202; 172.203 172.401;
172.502; 172.519; 172.602; 173.21; 173.56; 176.2; 176.5; 176.11;
176.27; 176.30; 176.83; 176.84; 176.140; 176.720; 178.3; 178.274.
(w) * * *
(1) ISO 535-1991(E) Paper and board--Determination of water
absorptiveness--Cobb method, 1991, into Sec. Sec. 178.516; 178.707;
178.708.
(2) ISO 1496-1: 1990 (E)--Series 1 freight containers--
Specification and testing, Part 1: General cargo containers. Fifth
Edition, (August 15, 1990), into Sec. 173.411.
(3) ISO 1496-3(E)--Series 1 freight containers--Specification and
testing--Part 3: Tank containers for liquids, gases and pressurized dry
bulk, Fourth edition, March 1995, into Sec. Sec. 178.74; 178.75;
178.274.
(4) ISO 1516:2002(E), Determination of flash/no flash--Closed cup
equilibrium method, Third Edition, 2002-03-01, into Sec. 173.120.
(5) ISO 1523:2002(E), Determination of flash point--Closed cup
equilibrium method, Third Edition, 2002-03-01, into Sec. 173.120.
(6) ISO 2431-1984(E) Standard Cup Method, 1984, into Sec. 173.121.
(7) ISO 2592:2000(E), Determination of flash and fire points--
Cleveland open cup method, Second Edition, 2000-09-15, into Sec.
173.120.
(8) ISO 2719:2002(E), Determination of flash point--Pensky-Martens
closed cup method, Third Edition, 2002-11-15, into Sec. 173.120.
(9) ISO 2919:1999(E), Radiation Protection--Sealed radioactive
sources--General requirements and classification, (ISO 2919), second
edition, February 15, 1999, into Sec. 173.469.
(10) ISO 3036-1975(E) Board--Determination of puncture resistance,
1975, into Sec. 178.708.
(11) ISO 3405:2000(E), Petroleum products--Determination of
distillation characteristics at atmospheric pressure, Third Edition,
2000-03-01, into Sec. 173.121.
(12) ISO 3574-1986(E) Cold-reduced carbon steel sheet of commercial
and drawing qualities, into Sec. 178.503; part 178, appendix C.
(13) ISO 3679:2004(E), Determination of flash point--Rapid
equilibrium closed cup method, Third Edition, 2004-04-01, into Sec.
173.120.
(14) ISO 3680:2004(E), Determination of flash/no flash--Rapid
equilibrium closed cup method, Fourth Edition, 2004-04-01, into Sec.
173.120.
(15) ISO 3807-2(E), Cylinders for acetylene--Basic requirements--
Part 2: Cylinders with fusible plugs, First edition, March 2000, into
Sec. Sec. 173.303; 178.71.
(16) ISO 3807:2013: Gas cylinders--Acetylene cylinders--Basic
requirements and type testing, Second edition, 2013-08-19, into
Sec. Sec. 173.303; 178.71.
(17) ISO 3924:1999(E), Petroleum products--Determination of boiling
range distribution--Gas chromatography method, Second Edition, 1999-08-
01, into Sec. 173.121.
(18) ISO 4126-1:2004(E): Safety devices for protection against
excessive pressure--Part 1: Safety valves, Second edition 2004-02-15,
into Sec. 178.274.
(19) ISO 4126-7:2004(E): Safety devices for protection against
excessive pressure--Part 7: Common data, First Edition 2004-02-15 into
Sec. 178.274.
(20) ISO 4126-7:2004/Cor.1:2006(E): Safety devices for protection
against excessive pressure--Part 7: Common data, Technical Corrigendum
1, 2006-11-01, into Sec. 178.274.
(21) ISO 4626:1980(E), Volatile organic liquids--Determination of
boiling range of organic solvents used as raw materials, First Edition,
1980-03-01, into Sec. 173.121.
(22) ISO 4706:2008(E), Gas cylinders--Refillable welded steel
cylinders--Test pressure 60 bar and below, First Edition, 2008-04-15,
Corrected Version, 2008-07-01, into Sec. 178.71.
(23) ISO 6406(E), Gas cylinders--Seamless steel gas cylinders--
Periodic inspection and testing, Second edition, February 2005, into
Sec. 180.207.
(24) ISO 6892 Metallic materials--Tensile testing, July 15, 1984,
First Edition, into Sec. 178.274.
(25) ISO 7225(E), Gas cylinders--Precautionary labels, Second
Edition, July 2005, into Sec. 178.71.
(26) ISO 7866(E), Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless aluminum alloy
gas cylinders--Design, construction and testing, First edition, June
1999, into Sec. 178.71.
(27) ISO 7866:2012 Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless aluminium
alloy gas cylinders--Design, construction and testing, Second edition,
2012-08-21, into Sec. 178.71.
(28) ISO 7866:2012/Cor 1:2014 Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless
aluminium alloy gas cylinders--Design, construction and testing,
Technical Corrigendum 1, 2014-04-15, into Sec. 178.71.
(29) ISO 8115 Cotton bales--Dimensions and density, 1986 Edition,
into Sec. 172.102.
(30) ISO 9809-1:1999(E): Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless steel
gas cylinders--Design, construction and testing--Part 1: Quenched and
tempered steel cylinders with tensile strength less than 1100 MPa.,
First edition, June 1999, into Sec. Sec. 178.37; 178.71; 178.75.
(31) ISO 9809-1:2010(E): Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless steel
gas cylinders--Design, construction and testing--Part 1: Quenched and
tempered steel cylinders with tensile strength less than 1 100 MPa.,
Second edition, 2010-04-15, into Sec. Sec. 178.37; 178.71; 178.75.
(32) ISO 9809-2:2000(E): Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless steel
gas cylinders--Design, construction and testing--Part 2: Quenched and
tempered steel cylinders with tensile strength greater than or equal to
1 100 MPa., First edition, June 2000, into Sec. Sec. 178.71; 178.75.
(33) ISO 9809-2:2010(E): Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless steel
gas cylinders--Design, construction and testing--Part 2: Quenched and
tempered steel cylinders with tensile strength greater than or equal to
1100 MPa., Second edition, 2010-04-15, into Sec. Sec. 178.71; 178.75.
(34) ISO 9809-3:2000(E): Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless steel
gas cylinders--Design, construction and testing--Part 3: Normalized
steel cylinders, First edition, December 2000, into Sec. Sec. 178.71;
178.75.
(35) ISO 9809-3:2010(E): Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless steel
gas cylinders--Design, construction and testing--Part 3: Normalized
steel cylinders, Second edition, 2010-04-15, into Sec. Sec. 178.71;
178.75.
(36) ISO 9809-4:2014 Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless steel gas
cylinders--
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Design, construction and testing--Part 4: Stainless steel cylinders
with an Rm value of less than 1 100 MPa, First edition, 2014-07-08,
into Sec. Sec. 178.71; 178.75.
(37) ISO 9978:1992(E)--Radiation protection--Sealed radioactive
sources--Leakage test methods. First Edition, (February 15, 1992), into
Sec. 173.469.
(38) ISO 10156:2010(E): Gases and gas mixtures--Determination of
fire potential and oxidizing ability for the selection of cylinder
valve outlets, Third edition, 2010-04-01, into Sec. 173.115.
(39) ISO 10156:2010/Cor.1:2010(E): Gases and gas mixtures--
Determination of fire potential and oxidizing ability for the selection
of cylinder valve outlets, Technical Corrigendum 1, 2010-09-01, into
Sec. 173.115.
(40) ISO 10297:1999(E), Gas cylinders--Refillable gas cylinder
valves--Specification and type testing, First Edition, 1995-05-01, into
Sec. Sec. 173.301b; 178.71.
(41) ISO 10297:2006(E), Transportable gas cylinders--Cylinder
valves--Specification and type testing, Second Edition, 2006-01-15,
into Sec. Sec. 173.301b; 178.71.
(42) ISO 10297:2014 Gas cylinders--Cylinder valves--Specification
and type testing, Third Edition, 20014-07-16, into Sec. Sec. 173.301b;
178.71.
(43) ISO 10461:2005(E), Gas cylinders--Seamless aluminum-alloy gas
cylinders--Periodic inspection and testing, Second Edition, 2005-02-15
and Amendment 1, 2006-07-15, into Sec. 180.207.
(44) ISO 10462 (E), Gas cylinders--Transportable cylinders for
dissolved acetylene--Periodic inspection and maintenance, Second
edition, February 2005, into Sec. 180.207.
(45) ISO 10462:2013 Gas cylinders--Acetylene cylinders--Periodic
inspection and maintenance, Third edition, 2013-12-05, into Sec.
180.207.
(46) ISO 10692-2:2001(E), Gas cylinders--Gas cylinder valve
connections for use in the micro-electronics industry--Part 2:
Specification and type testing for valve to cylinder connections, First
Edition, 2001-08-01, into Sec. Sec. 173.40; 173.302c.
(47) ISO 11114-1:2012(E), Gas cylinders--Compatibility of cylinder
and valve materials with gas contents--Part 1: Metallic materials,
Second edition, 2012-03-15, into Sec. Sec. 172.102; 173.301b; 178.71.
(48) ISO 11114-2:2013 Gas cylinders--Compatibility of cylinder and
valve materials with gas contents--Part 2: Non-metallic materials,
Second edition, 2013-03-21, into Sec. Sec. 173.301b; 178.71.
(49) ISO 11117:1998(E): Gas cylinders--Valve protection caps and
valve guards for industrial and medical gas cylinders.--Design,
construction and tests, First edition, 1998-08-01, into Sec. 173.301b.
(50) ISO 11117:2008(E): Gas cylinders--Valve protection caps and
valve guards--Design, construction and tests, Second edition, 2008-09-
01, into Sec. 173.301b.
(51) ISO 11117:2008/Cor.1:2009(E): Gas cylinders--Valve protection
caps and valve guards--Design, construction and tests, Technical
Corrigendum 1, 2009-05-01, into Sec. 173.301b.
(52) ISO 11118(E), Gas cylinders--Non-refillable metallic gas
cylinders--Specification and test methods, First edition, October 1999,
into Sec. 178.71.
(53) ISO 11119-1(E), Gas cylinders--Gas cylinders of composite
construction--Specification and test methods--Part 1: Hoop-wrapped
composite gas cylinders, First edition, May 2002, into Sec. 178.71.
(54) ISO 11119-1:2012 Gas cylinders--Refillable composite gas
cylinders and tubes--Design, construction and testing--Part 1: Hoop
wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders and tubes up to 450 l,
Second edition, 2012-07-25, into Sec. 178.71.
(55) ISO 11119-2(E), Gas cylinders--Gas cylinders of composite
construction--Specification and test methods--Part 2: Fully wrapped
fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders with load-sharing metal
liners, First edition, May 2002, into Sec. 178.71.
(56) ISO 11119-2:2012 Gas cylinders--Refillable composite gas
cylinders and tubes--Design, construction and testing--Part 2: Fully
wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders and tubes up to 450 l
with load-sharing metal liners, Second edition, 2012-07-13, into Sec.
178.71.
(57) ISO 11119-2:2012/Amd 1:2014 Gas cylinders--Refillable
composite gas cylinders and tubes--Design, construction and testing--
Part 2: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders and
tubes up to 450 l with load-sharing metal liners, Second edition, 2014-
08-11, into Sec. 178.71.
(58) ISO 11119-3(E), Gas cylinders of composite construction--
Specification and test methods--Part 3: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced
composite gas cylinders with non-load-sharing metallic or non-metallic
liners, First edition, September 2002, into Sec. 178.71.
(59) ISO 11119-3:2013 Gas cylinders--Refillable composite gas
cylinders and tubes--Design, construction and testing--Part 3: Fully
wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders and tubes up to 450 l
with non-load-sharing metallic or non-metallic liners, Second edition,
2013-04-17, into Sec. 178.71.
(60) ISO 11120(E), Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless steel tubes
of water capacity between 150 L and 3000 L--Design, construction and
testing, First edition, March 1999, into Sec. Sec. 178.71; 178.75.
(61) ISO 11513:2011(E), Gas cylinders--Refillable welded steel
cylinders containing materials for sub-atmospheric gas packaging
(excluding acetylene)--Design, construction, testing, use and periodic
inspection, First edition, 2011-09-12, into Sec. Sec. 173.302c;
178.71; 180.207.
(62) ISO 11515:2013 Gas cylinders--Refillable composite reinforced
tubes of water capacity between 450 L and 3000 L--Design, construction
and testing, First edition, 2013-07-22, into Sec. 178.71.
(63) ISO 11621(E), Gas cylinders--Procedures for change of gas
service, First edition, April 1997, into Sec. Sec. 173.302, 173.336,
173.337.
(64) ISO 11623(E), Transportable gas cylinders--Periodic inspection
and testing of composite gas cylinders, First edition, March 2002, into
Sec. 180.207.
(65) ISO 13340:2001(E) Transportable gas cylinders--Cylinder valves
for non-refillable cylinders--Specification and prototype testing,
First edition, 2004-04-01, into Sec. Sec. 173.301b; 178.71.
(66) ISO 13736:2008(E), Determination of flash point--Abel closed-
cup method, Second Edition, 2008-09-15, into Sec. 173.120.
(67) ISO 16111:2008(E), Transportable gas storage devices--Hydrogen
absorbed in reversible metal hydride, First Edition, 2008-11-15, into
Sec. Sec. 173.301b; 173.311; 178.71.
(68) ISO 18172-1:2007(E), Gas cylinders--Refillable welded
stainless steel cylinders--Part 1: Test pressure 6 MPa and below, First
Edition, 2007-03-01, into Sec. 178.71.
(69) ISO 20703:2006(E), Gas cylinders--Refillable welded aluminum-
alloy cylinders--Design, construction and testing, First Edition, 2006-
05-01, into Sec. 178.71.
* * * * *
(bb) Transport Canada, Transport Dangerous Goods. Mailstop: ASD 330
Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0N5, 416-973-1868, http://www.tc.gc.ca.
(1) Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Transport Canada
TDG Regulations), into Sec. Sec. 171.12; 171.22; 171.23; 172.401;
172.502; 172.519; 172.602; 173.31; 173.32; 173.33; 180.413.
* * * * *
(xiii) SOR/2014-152 July 2, 2014.
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(xiv) SOR/2014-159 July 2, 2014.
(xv) SOR/2014-159 Erratum July 16, 2014.
(xvi) SOR/2014-152 Erratum August 27, 2014.
(xvii) SOR/2014-306 December 31, 2014.
(xviii) SOR/2014-306 Erratum January 28, 2015.
(xix) SOR/2015-100 May 20, 2015.
* * * * *
(dd) United Nations, Bookshop, GA-1B-103, New York, NY 10017, 1-
212-963-7680, https://shop.un.org or [email protected].
(1) UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model
Regulations (UN Recommendations), 19th revised edition, Volumes I and
II (2015), into Sec. Sec. 171.8; 171.12; 172.202; 172.401; 172.407;
172.502; 173.22; 173.24; 173.24b; 173.40; 173.56; 173.192; 173.302b;
173.304b; 178.75; 178.274.
(2) UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual
of Tests and Criteria, (Manual of Tests and Criteria), Sixth revised
edition (2015), into Sec. Sec. 171.24, 172.102; 173.21; 173.56;
173.57; 173.58; 173.60; 173.115; 173.124; 173.125; 173.127; 173.128;
173.137; 173.185; 173.220; 173.221; 173.225, part 173, appendix H;
178.274:
(3) UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods,
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
(GHS), Sixth revised edition (2015), into Sec. 172.401.
* * * * *
0
8. In Sec. 171.8:
0
a. Revise the definition of ``Aerosol'';
0
b. Add a definition for ``Design life'' in alphabetical order;
0
c. Revise the definition of ``Large salvage packaging'';
0
d. Add definitions for ``SAPT'' and ``Service life'' in alphabetical
order;
0
e. Revise the definition of ``UN tube''.
The revisions and additions read as follows:
Sec. 171.8 Definitions and abbreviations.
* * * * *
Aerosol means an article consisting of any non-refillable
receptacle containing a gas compressed, liquefied or dissolved under
pressure, the sole purpose of which is to expel a nonpoisonous (other
than a Division 6.1 Packing Group III material) liquid, paste, or
powder and fitted with a self-closing release device allowing the
contents to be ejected by the gas.
* * * * *
Design life, for composite cylinders and tubes, means the maximum
life (in number of years) to which the cylinder or tube is designed and
approved in accordance with the applicable standard.
* * * * *
Large salvage packaging means a special packaging into which
damaged, defective, leaking or non-conforming hazardous materials
packages, or hazardous materials that have spilled or leaked are placed
for the purpose of transport for recovery or disposal, that--
(1) Is designed for mechanical handling; and
(2) Has a net mass greater than 400 kg (882 pounds) or a capacity
of greater than 450 L (119 gallons), but has a volume of not more than
3 cubic meters (106 cubic feet).
* * * * *
SAPT means self-accelerated polymerization temperature. See Sec.
173.21(f) of this subchapter.
* * * * *
Service life, for composite cylinders and tubes, means the number
of years the cylinder or tube is permitted to be in service.
* * * * *
UN tube means a transportable pressure receptacle of seamless or
composite construction having with a water capacity exceeding 150 L
(39.6 gallons) but not more than 3,000 L (792.5 gallons) that has been
marked and certified as conforming to the requirements in part 178 of
this subchapter.
* * * * *
0
9. In Sec. 171.12, paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(4)(ii) are revised to
read as follows:
Sec. 171.12 North American Shipments.
(a) * * *
(1) A hazardous material transported from Canada to the United
States, from the United States to Canada, or transiting the United
States to Canada or a foreign destination may be offered for
transportation or transported by motor carrier and rail in accordance
with the Transport Canada TDG Regulations (IBR, see Sec. 171.7) or an
equivalency certificate (permit for equivalent level of safety) issued
under the TDG Regulations, as authorized in Sec. 171.22, provided the
requirements in Sec. Sec. 171.22 and 171.23, as applicable, and this
section are met. In addition, a cylinder, cargo tank motor vehicle,
portable tank or rail tank car authorized by the Transport Canada TDG
Regulations may be used for transportation to, from, or within the
United States provided the cylinder, cargo tank motor vehicle, portable
tank or rail tank car conforms to the applicable requirements of this
section. Except as otherwise provided in this subpart and subpart C of
this part, the requirements in parts 172, 173, and 178 of this
subchapter do not apply for a material transported in accordance with
the Transport Canada TDG Regulations.
* * * * *
(4) * * *
(ii) A Canadian Railway Commission (CRC), Board of Transport
Commissioners for Canada (BTC), Canadian Transport Commission (CTC) or
Transport Canada (TC) specification cylinder manufactured, originally
marked, and approved in accordance with the TDG regulations, and in
full conformance with the TDG Regulations is authorized for
transportation to, from or within the United States provided:
(A) The CRC, BTC, CTC or TC specification cylinder corresponds with
a DOT specification cylinder and the markings are the same as those
specified in this subchapter, except that the original markings were
``CRC'', ``BTC'', ``CTC'', or ``TC'';
(B) The CRC, BTC, CTC or TC cylinder has been requalified under a
program authorized by the TDG regulations; and
(C) When the regulations authorize a cylinder for a specific
hazardous material with a specification marking prefix of ``DOT,'' a
cylinder marked ``CRC'', ``BTC'', ``CTC'', or ``TC'' otherwise bearing
the same markings required of the specified ``DOT'' cylinder may be
used.
(D) Transport of the cylinder and the material it contains is in
all other respects in conformance with the requirements of this
subchapter (e.g. valve protection, filling requirements, operational
requirements, etc.).
* * * * *
0
10. In Sec. 171.23, paragraph (a) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 171.23 Requirements for specific materials and packagings
transported under the ICAO Technical Instructions, IMDG Code, Transport
Canada TDG Regulations, or the IAEA Regulations.
* * * * *
(a) Conditions and requirements for cylinders--(1) Except as
provided in this paragraph, a filled cylinder (pressure receptacle)
manufactured to other than a DOT specification or a UN standard in
accordance with part 178 of this subchapter, a DOT exemption or special
permit cylinder, a TC, CTC, CRC, or BTC cylinder authorized under Sec.
171.12, or a cylinder used as a fire extinguisher in conformance with
Sec. 173.309(a) of this subchapter, may not be transported to, from,
or within the United States.
(2) Cylinders (including UN pressure receptacles) transported to,
from, or within the United States must conform
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to the applicable requirements of this subchapter. Unless otherwise
excepted in this subchapter, a cylinder must not be transported
unless--
(i) The cylinder is manufactured, inspected and tested in
accordance with a DOT specification or a UN standard prescribed in part
178 of this subchapter, or a TC, CTC, CRC, or BTC specification set out
in the TDG Regulations, except that cylinders not conforming to these
requirements must meet the requirements in paragraph (a)(3), (4), or
(5) of this section;
(ii) The cylinder is equipped with a pressure relief device in
accordance with Sec. 173.301(f) of this subchapter and conforms to the
applicable requirements in part 173 of this subchapter for the
hazardous material involved;
(iii) The openings on an aluminum cylinder in oxygen service
conform to the requirements of this paragraph, except when the cylinder
is used for aircraft parts or used aboard an aircraft in accordance
with the applicable airworthiness requirements and operating
regulations. An aluminum DOT specification cylinder must have an
opening configured with straight (parallel) threads. A UN pressure
receptacle may have straight (parallel) or tapered threads provided the
UN pressure receptacle is marked with the thread type, e.g. ``17E, 25E,
18P, or 25P'' and fitted with the properly marked valve; and
(iv) A UN pressure receptacle is marked with ``USA'' as a country
of approval in conformance with Sec. Sec. 178.69 and 178.70 of this
subchapter, or ``CAN'' for Canada.
(3) Importation of cylinders for discharge within a single port
area: A cylinder manufactured to other than a DOT specification or UN
standard in accordance with part 178 of this subchapter, or a TC, CTC,
BTC, or CRC specification cylinder set out in the TDG Regulations, and
certified as being in conformance with the transportation regulations
of another country may be authorized, upon written request to and
approval by the Associate Administrator, for transportation within a
single port area, provided--
(i) The cylinder is transported in a closed freight container;
(ii) The cylinder is certified by the importer to provide a level
of safety at least equivalent to that required by the regulations in
this subchapter for a comparable DOT, TC, CTC, BTC, or CRC
specification or UN cylinder; and
(iii) The cylinder is not refilled for export unless in compliance
with paragraph (a)(4) of this section.
(4) Filling of cylinders for export or for use on board a vessel: A
cylinder not manufactured, inspected, tested and marked in accordance
with part 178 of this subchapter, or a cylinder manufactured to other
than a UN standard, DOT specification, exemption or special permit, or
other than a TC, CTC, BTC, or CRC specification, may be filled with a
gas in the United States and offered for transportation and transported
for export or alternatively, for use on board a vessel, if the
following conditions are met:
(i) The cylinder has been requalified and marked with the month and
year of requalification in accordance with subpart C of part 180 of
this subchapter, or has been requalified as authorized by the Associate
Administrator;
(ii) In addition to other requirements of this subchapter, the
maximum filling density, service pressure, and pressure relief device
for each cylinder conform to the requirements of this part for the gas
involved; and
(iii) The bill of lading or other shipping paper identifies the
cylinder and includes the following certification: ``This cylinder has
(These cylinders have) been qualified, as required, and filled in
accordance with the DOT requirements for export.''
(5) Cylinders not equipped with pressure relief devices: A DOT
specification or a UN cylinder manufactured, inspected, tested and
marked in accordance with part 178 of this subchapter and otherwise
conforms to the requirements of part 173 of this subchapter for the gas
involved, except that the cylinder is not equipped with a pressure
relief device may be filled with a gas and offered for transportation
and transported for export if the following conditions are met:
(i) Each DOT specification cylinder or UN pressure receptacle must
be plainly and durably marked ``For Export Only'';
(ii) The shipping paper must carry the following certification:
``This cylinder has (These cylinders have) been retested and refilled
in accordance with the DOT requirements for export.'' and
(iii) The emergency response information provided with the shipment
and available from the emergency response telephone contact person must
indicate that the pressure receptacles are not fitted with pressure
relief devices and provide appropriate guidance for exposure to fire.
* * * * *
PART 172--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS COMMUNICATIONS, EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION, TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS, AND SECURITY PLANS
0
11. The authority citation for part 172 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and
1.97.
0
12. In Sec. 172.101, the Hazardous Materials Table is amended by
removing the entries under ``[REMOVE]'', by adding the entries under
``[ADD]'' and revising entries under ``[REVISE]'' in the appropriate
alphabetical sequence to read as follows:
Sec. 172.101 Purpose and use of the hazardous materials table.
* * * * *
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(8) (9) (10)
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Hazardous Packaging (Sec. 173. ***) Quantity limitations (see Vessel stowage
materials Hazard Special ---------------------------------------- Sec. Sec. 173.27 and ------------------------
Symbols descriptions and class or Identification PG Label provisions 175.75)
proper shipping division Nos. codes (Sec. ----------------------------
names 172.102) Exceptions Non-bulk Bulk Passenger Cargo Location Other
aircraft/ aircraft
rail only
(1) (2)............. (3) (4)............ (5)....... (6)...... (7)............ (8A)........ (8B)....... (8C)....... (9A)........ (9B)........ (10A).... (10B)
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[REMOVE]
* * * * * * *
Engines, 9 UN3166......... .......... 9........ 135, A200...... 220......... 220........ 220........ Forbidden... No limit.... A.
internal
combustion, or
Engines, fuel
cell, flammable
gas powered.
Engines internal 9 UN3166......... .......... 9........ 135, A200...... 220......... 220........ 220........ No limit.... No limit.... A.
combustion, or
Engines, fuel
cell, flammable
liquid powered.
* * * * * * *
Polyester resin 3 UN3269......... .......... 3........ 40, 149........ 165......... 165........ None....... 5 kg........ 5 kg........ B.
kit.
* * * * * * *
[ADD]
* * * * * * *
1,3,2- ........ ............... .......... ......... A210.
Benzodioxaborol
e.
* * * * * * *
Catecholborane.. ........ ............... .......... ......... A210.
* * * * * * *
Engine, internal 2.1 UN3529......... .......... 2.1...... 363............ 220......... 220........ 220........ Forbidden... No limit.... E.
combustion,
flammable gas
powered or
Engine, fuel
cell, flammable
gas powered or
Machinery,
internal
combustion,
flammable gas
powered or
Machinery, fuel
cell, flammable
gas powered.
Engine, internal 3 UN3528......... .......... 3........ 363............ 220......... 220........ 220........ No limit.... No limit.... E........ 149
combustion,
flammable
liquid powered
or Engine, fuel
cell, flammable
liquid powered
or Machinery,
internal
combustion,
flammable
liquid powered
or Machinery,
fuel cell,
flammable
liquid powered.
Engine, internal 9 UN3530......... .......... 9........ 363............ 220......... 220........ 220........ No limit.... No limit.... A.
combustion or
Machinery,
internal
combustion.
* * * * * * *
Polyester resin 3 UN3269......... .......... 3........ 40, 149........ 165......... 165........ None....... 5 kg........ 5 kg........ B.
kit, liquid
base material.
Polyester resin 4.1 UN3527......... .......... 4.1...... 40, 157........ 165......... 165........ None....... 5 kg........ 5 kg........ B.
kit, solid base
material.
* * * * * * *
G............. Polymerizing 4.1 UN3532......... III....... 4.1...... 387, IB3, IP19, None........ 203........ 241........ 10 L........ 25 L........ D........ 25, 52, 53
substance, N92, T7, TP4,
liquid, TP6.
stabilized,
n.o.s.
G............. Polymerizing 4.1 UN3534......... III....... 4.1...... 387, IB3, IP19, None........ 203........ 241........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 2, 25, 52,
substance, N92, T7, TP4, 53
liquid, TP6.
temperature
controlled,
n.o.s.
G............. Polymerizing 4.1 UN3531......... III....... 4.1...... 387, IB7, IP19, None........ 213........ 240........ 10 kg....... 25 kg....... D........ 25, 52, 53
substance, N92, T7, TP4,
solid, TP6, TP33.
stabilized,
n.o.s.
G............. Polymerizing 4.1 UN3533......... III....... 4.1...... 387, IB7, IP19, None........ 213........ 240........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 2, 25, 52,
substance, N92, T7, TP4, 53
solid, TP6, TP33.
temperature
controlled,
n.o.s.
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* * * * * * *
Rocket motors... 1.4C UN0510......... .......... 1.4C..... 109............ None........ 62......... 62......... Forbidden... 75 kg....... 02....... 25
* * * * * * *
[REVISE]
* * * * * * *
Acrolein dimer, 3 UN2607......... III....... 3........ 387, B1, IB3, 150......... 203........ 242........ 60 L........ 220 L....... C........ 25, 40
stabilized. T2, TP1.
Acrolein, 6.1 UN1092......... I......... 6.1, 3... 1, 380, 387, None........ 226........ 244........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 25, 40
stabilized. B9, B14, B30,
B42, B77, T22,
TP2, TP7,
TP13, TP38,
TP44.
* * * * * * *
Acrylic acid, 8 UN2218......... II........ 8, 3..... 387, B2, IB2, 154......... 202........ 243........ 1 L......... 30 L........ C........ 25, 40
stabilized. T7, TP2.
Acrylonitrile, 3 UN1093......... I......... 3, 6.1... 387, B9, T14, None........ 201........ 243........ Forbidden... 30 L........ D........ 25, 40
stabilized. TP2, TP13.
* * * * * * *
G............. Adsorbed gas, 2.3 UN3516......... .......... 2.3, 8... 1, 379......... None........ 302c....... None....... Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 40
toxic,
corrosive,
n.o.s.
Inhalation
hazard zone A.
G............. Adsorbed gas, 2.3 UN3516......... .......... 2.3, 8... 2, 379, B9, B14 None........ 302c....... None....... Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 40
toxic,
corrosive,
n.o.s.
Inhalation
hazard zone B.
G............. Adsorbed gas, 2.3 UN3516......... .......... 2.3, 8... 3, 379, B14.... None........ 302c....... None....... Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 40
toxic,
corrosive,
n.o.s.
Inhalation
hazard zone C.
G............. Adsorbed gas, 2.3 UN3516......... .......... 2.3, 8... 4, 379......... None........ 302c....... None....... Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 40
toxic,
corrosive,
n.o.s.
Inhalation
hazard zone D.
* * * * * * *
G............. Alkali metal 4.2 UN3206......... II........ 4.2, 8... 64, A7, IB5, None........ 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... B.
alcoholates, IP2, T3, TP33,
self-heating, W31.
corrosive,
n.o.s.
III....... 4.2, 8... 64, A7, IB8, None........ 213........ 242........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... B.
IP3, T1, TP33,
W31.
Alkali metal 4.3 UN1421......... I......... 4.3...... A2, A3, A7, None........ 201........ 244........ Forbidden... 1 L......... D........ 13, 52, 148
alloys, liquid, B48, N34, W31.
n.o.s.
Alkali metal 4.3 UN1389......... I......... 4.3...... A2, A3, A7, None........ 201........ 244........ Forbidden... 1 L......... D........ 13, 40, 52,
amalgam, liquid. N34, W31. 148
Alkali metal 4.3 UN3401......... I......... 4.3...... IB4, IP1, N40, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... D........ 13, 52, 148
amalgam, solid. T9, TP7, TP33,
W32.
Alkali metal 4.3 UN1390......... II........ 4.3...... A6, A7, A8, 151......... 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 52,
amides. A19, A20, IB7, 148
IP2, IP4, T3,
TP33, W31, W40.
Alkali metal 4.3 UN3482......... I......... 4.3, 3... A2, A3, A7, W31 None........ 201........ 244........ Forbidden... 1 L......... D........ 13, 52, 148
dispersions,
flammable or
Alkaline earth
metal
dispersions,
flammable.
Alkali metal 4.3 UN1391......... I......... 4.3...... A2, A3, A7, W31 None........ 201........ 244........ Forbidden... 1 L......... D........ 13, 52, 148
dispersions, or
Alkaline earth
metal
dispersions.
* * * * * * *
G............. Alkaline earth 4.2 UN3205......... II........ 4.2...... 65, A7, IB6, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... B.
metal IP2, T3, TP33,
alcoholates, W31.
n.o.s.
III....... 4.2...... 65, A7, IB8, None........ 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... B.
IP3, T1, TP33,
W31.
Alkaline earth 4.3 UN1393......... II........ 4.3...... A19, IB7, IP2, 151......... 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 52, 148
metal alloys, IP4, T3, TP33,
n.o.s. W31, W40.
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Alkaline earth 4.3 UN1392......... I......... 4.3...... A19, N34, N40, None........ 201........ 244........ Forbidden... 1 L......... E........ 13, 40, 52,
metal amalgams, W31. 148
liquid.
Alkaline earth 4.3 UN3402......... I......... 4.3...... A19, N34, N40, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... D........ 13, 52, 14
metal amalgams, T9, TP7, TP33,
solid. W32.
* * * * * * *
Allyl 6.1 UN1545......... II........ 6.1, 3... 387, A3, A7, None........ 202........ 243........ Forbidden... 60 L........ D........ 25, 40
isothiocyanate, IB2, T7, TP2.
stabilized.
* * * * * * *
Allyltrichlorosi 8 UN1724......... II........ 8, 3..... 387, A7, B2, None........ 206........ 243........ Forbidden... 30 L........ C........ 25, 40
lane, B6, N34, T10,
stabilized. TP2, TP7, TP13.
* * * * * * *
Aluminum carbide 4.3 UN1394......... II........ 4.3...... A20, IB7, IP2, 151......... 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... A........ 13, 52, 148
IP4, N41, T3,
TP33, W31, W40.
* * * * * * *
Aluminum 4.3 UN1395......... II........ 4.3, 6.1. A19, IB5, IP2, 151......... 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... A........ 13, 39, 40,
ferrosilicon T3, TP33, W31, 52, 53, 85,
powder. W40. 103, 148
III....... 4.3, 6.1. A19, A20, IB4.. 151......... 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... A........ 13, 39, 40,
52, 53, 85,
103, 148
Aluminum hydride 4.3 UN2463......... I......... 4.3...... A19, N40, W32.. None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 148
* * * * * * *
Aluminum 4.3 UN1397......... I......... 4.3, 6.1. A8, A19, N40, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 52,
phosphide. W32. 85, 148
Aluminum 6.1 UN3048......... I......... 6.1...... A8, IB7, IP1, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 40, 85
phosphide T6, TP33, W31.
pesticides.
Aluminum powder, 4.1 UN1309......... II........ 4.1...... IB8, IP2, IP4, 151......... 212........ 240........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... A........ 13, 39, 52,
coated. T3, TP33, W100. 53, 74,
101, 147,
148
III....... 4.1...... B134, IB8, IP4, 151......... 213........ 240........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... A........ 13, 39, 52,
T1, TP33, W100. 53, 74,
101, 147,
148
Aluminum powder, 4.3 UN1396......... II........ 4.3...... A19, A20, IB7, 151......... 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... A........ 13, 39, 52,
uncoated. IP2, IP4, T3, 53, 148
TP33, W31, W40.
III....... 4.3...... A19, A20, IB8, 151......... 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... A........ 13, 39, 52,
IP4, T1, TP33, 53, 148
W31, W40.
* * * * * * *
Aluminum silicon 4.3 UN1398......... III....... 4.3...... A1, A19, IB8, 151......... 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... A........ 13, 39, 40,
powder, IP4, T1, TP33, 52, 53, 85,
uncoated. W31, W40. 103, 148
Aluminum 4.3 UN3170......... II........ 4.3...... 128, B115, IB7, None........ 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... B........ 13, 85, 103,
smelting by- IP2, IP4, T3, 148
products or TP33, W31, W40.
Aluminum
remelting by-
products.
III....... 4.3...... 128, B115, IB8, None........ 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... B........ 13, 85, 103,
IP4, T1, TP33, 148
W31.
* * * * * * *
2-Amino-4,6- 4.1 UN3317......... I......... 4.1...... 23, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... 1 kg........ 15 kg....... E........ 28, 36
Dinitrophenol, A20, N41, W31.
wetted with not
less than 20
percent water
by mass.
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* * * * * * *
N- 8 UN2815......... III....... 8, 6.1... IB3, T4, TP1... 154......... 203........ 241........ 5 L......... 60 L........ B........ 12, 25, 40
Aminoethylpiper
azine.
* * * * * * *
I............. Ammonia, 2.3 UN1005......... .......... 2.3, 8... 4, 379, N87, None........ 304........ 314, 315... Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 40, 52, 57
anhydrous. T50.
D............. Ammonia, 2.2 UN1005......... .......... 2.2...... 13, 379, T50... None........ 304........ 314, 315... Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 40, 52, 57
anhydrous.
* * * * * * *
Ammonia 8 UN2672......... III....... 8........ 336, IB3, IP8, 154......... 203........ 241........ 5L.......... 60L......... A........ 40, 52, 85
solution, T7, TP2.
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.
* * * * * * *
Ammonium 4.1 UN1310......... I......... 4.1...... 23, A2, N41, None........ 211........ None....... 0.5 kg...... 0.5 kg...... D........ 28, 36
picrate, wetted W31.
with not less
than 10 percent
water, by mass.
* * * * * * *
Arsenic acid, 6.1 UN1553......... I......... 6.1...... T20, TP2, TP7, None........ 201........ 243........ 1 L......... 30 L........ B........ 46
liquid. TP13, W31.
* * * * * * *
Barium.......... 4.3 UN1400......... II........ 4.3...... A19, IB7, IP2, 151......... 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 52, 148
IP4, T3, TP33,
W31, W40.
Barium alloys, 4.2 UN1854......... I......... 4.2...... T21, TP7, TP33, None........ 181........ None....... Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 13, 148
pyrophoric. W31.
* * * * * * *
Barium azide, 4.1 UN1571......... I......... 4.1, 6.1. 162, A2, W31... None........ 182........ None....... Forbidden... 0.5 kg...... D........ 28, 36
wetted with not
less than 50
percent water,
by mass.
* * * * * * *
Barium cyanide.. 6.1 UN1565......... I......... 6.1...... IB7, IP1, N74, None........ 211........ 242........ 5 kg........ 50 kg....... A........ 40, 52
N75, T6, TP33,
W31.
* * * * * * *
Barium peroxide. 5.1 UN1449......... II........ 5.1, 6.1. A9, IB6, IP2, 152......... 212........ 242........ 5 kg........ 25 kg....... C........ 13, 52, 66,
T3, TP33, W100. 75, 148
* * * * * * *
Beryllium, 6.1 UN1567......... II........ 6.1, 4.1. IB8, IP2, IP4, 153......... 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... A........ 13, 147, 148
powder. T3, TP33, W100.
Bicyclo [2,2,1] 3 UN2251......... II........ 3........ 387, IB2, T7, 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ D........ 25
hepta-2,5- TP2.
diene,
stabilized or
2,5-
Norbornadiene,
stabilized.
* * * * * * *
Boron 8 UN2604......... I......... 8, 3..... A3, A19, T10, None........ 201........ 243........ 0.5 L....... 2.5 L....... D........ 40
trifluoride TP2, W31.
diethyl
etherate.
* * * * * * *
Boron 4.3 UN2965......... I......... 4.3, 8, 3 A19, T10, TP2, None........ 201........ 243........ Forbidden... 1 L......... D........ 21, 25, 40,
trifluoride TP7, TP13, W31. 49, 100
dimethyl
etherate.
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* * * * * * *
Bromobenzyl 6.1 UN1694......... I......... 6.1...... T14, TP2, TP13, None........ 201........ 243........ Forbidden... 30 L........ D........ 12, 25, 40,
cyanides, W31. 52
liquid.
Bromobenzyl 6.1 UN3449......... I......... 6.1...... T6, TP33, W31.. None........ 211........ 242........ 5 kg........ 50 kg....... D........ 12, 25, 40,
cyanides, solid. 52
* * * * * * *
Butadienes, 2.1 UN1010......... .......... 2.1...... 387, T50....... 306......... 304........ 314, 315... Forbidden... 150 kg...... B........ 25, 40
stabilized or
Butadienes and
Hydrocarbon
mixture,
stabilized
containing more
than 40%
butadienes.
* * * * * * *
Butyl acrylates, 3 UN2348......... III....... 3........ 387, B1, IB3, 150......... 203........ 242........ 60 L........ 220 L....... C........ 25
stabilized. T2, TP1.
* * * * * * *
Butyl benzenes.. 3 UN2709......... III....... 3........ B1, IB3, T2, 150......... 203........ 242........ 60 L........ 220 L....... A.
TP2.
* * * * * * *
n-Butyl 3 UN2227......... III....... 3........ 387, B1, IB3, 150......... 203........ 242........ 60 L........ 220 L....... C........ 25
methacrylate, T2, TP1.
stabilized.
* * * * * * *
Butyl vinyl 3 UN2352......... II........ 3........ 387, IB2, T4, 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ C........ 25, 40
ether, TP1.
stabilized.
* * * * * * *
1,2-Butylene 3 UN3022......... II........ 3........ 387, IB2, T4, 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ C........ 25, 27, 49
oxide, TP1.
stabilized.
* * * * * * *
Calcium......... 4.3 UN1401......... II........ 4.3...... IB7, IP2, IP4, 151......... 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50kg........ E........ 13, 52, 148
T3, TP33, W31,
W40.
* * * * * * *
Calcium carbide. 4.3 UN1402......... I......... 4.3...... A1, A8, B55, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... B........ 13, 52, 148
B59, IB4, IP1,
N34, T9, TP7,
TP33, W32.
II........ 4.3...... A1, A8, B55, 151......... 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... B........ 13, 52, 148
B59, IB7, IP2,
IP4, N34, T3,
TP33, W31, W40.
* * * * * * *
Calcium 4.3 UN1403......... III....... 4.3...... A1, A19, IB8, 151......... 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... A........ 13, 52, 148
cyanamide with IP4, T1, TP33,
more than 0.1 W31, W40.
percent of
calcium carbide.
Calcium cyanide. 6.1 UN1575......... I......... 6.1...... IB7, IP1, N79, None........ 211........ 242........ 5 kg........ 50 kg....... A........ 40, 52
N80, T6, TP33,
W31.
Calcium 4.2 UN1923......... II........ 4.2...... A19, A20, IB6, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13
dithionite or IP2, T3, TP33,
Calcium W31.
hydrosulfite.
Calcium hydride. 4.3 UN1404......... I......... 4.3...... A19, N40, W32.. None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 52, 148
* * * * * * *
Calcium 4.3 UN2844......... III....... 4.3...... A1, A19, IB8, 151......... 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... A........ 13, 52, 85,
manganese IP4, T1, TP33, 103, 148
silicon. W31.
* * * * * * *
Calcium peroxide 5.1 UN1457......... II........ 5.1...... IB6, IP2, T3, 152......... 212........ 242........ 5 kg........ 25 kg....... C........ 13, 52, 66,
TP33, W100. 75, 148
Calcium 4.3 UN1360......... I......... 4.3, 6.1. A8, A19, N40, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 52,
phosphide. W32. 85, 148
Calcium, 4.2 UN1855......... I......... 4.2...... W31............ None........ 187........ None....... Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 13, 148
pyrophoric or
Calcium alloys,
pyrophoric.
* * * * * * *
Calcium silicide 4.3 UN1405......... II........ 4.3...... A19, IB7, IP2, 151......... 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... B........ 13, 52, 85,
IP4, T3, TP33, 103, 148
W31.
III....... 4.3...... A1, A19, IB8, 151......... 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... B........ 13, 52, 85,
IP4, T1, TP33, 103, 148
W31, W40.
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* * * * * * *
I............. Carbon, 4.2 UN1362......... III....... 4.2...... IB8, IP3, T1, None........ 213........ 241........ 0.5 kg...... 0.5 kg...... A........ 12, 25
activated. TP33, W31.
* * * * * * *
Carbon disulfide 3 UN1131......... I......... 3, 6.1... B16, T14, TP2, None........ 201........ 243........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 40, 78, 115
TP7, TP13, W31.
* * * * * * *
Cerium, slabs, 4.1 UN1333......... II........ 4.1...... IB8, IP2, IP4, None........ 212........ 240........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... A........ 13, 74, 91,
ingots, or rods. N34, W100. 147, 148
Cerium, turnings 4.3 UN3078......... II........ 4.3...... A1, IB7, IP2, 151......... 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 52, 148
or gritty IP4, T3, TP33,
powder. W31, W40.
Cesium or 4.3 UN1407......... I......... 4.3...... A7, A19, IB4, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... D........ 13, 52, 148
Caesium. IP1, N34, N40,
W32.
* * * * * * *
Chloric acid 5.1 UN2626......... II........ 5.1...... IB2, T4, TP1, None........ 229........ None....... Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 56, 58
aqueous W31.
solution, with
not more than
10 percent
chloric acid.
* * * * * * *
Chloroprene, 3 UN1991......... I......... 3, 6.1... 387, B57, T14, None........ 201........ 243........ Forbidden... 30 L........ D........ 25, 40
stabilized. TP2, TP13.
* * * * * * *
Chlorosilanes, 4.3 UN2988......... I......... 4.3, 3, 8 A2, T14, TP2, None........ 201........ 244........ Forbidden... 1 L......... D........ 13, 21, 40,
water-reactive, TP7, TP13, W31. 49, 100,
flammable, 147, 148
corrosive,
n.o.s.
* * * * * * *
Chromium 5.1 UN1463......... II........ 5.1, 6.1, IB8, IP2, IP4, None........ 212........ 242........ 5 kg........ 25 kg....... A........ 66, 90
trioxide, 8. T3, TP33, W31.
anhydrous.
* * * * * * *
G............. Corrosive 8 UN3096......... I......... 8, 4.3... IB4, IP1, T6, None........ 211........ 243........ 1 kg........ 25 kg....... D........ 13, 148
solids, water- TP33.
reactive, n.o.s.
II........ 8, 4.3... IB6, IP2, T3, None........ 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... D........ 13, 148
TP33, W100.
* * * * * * *
Crotonaldehyde 6.1 UN1143......... I......... 6.1, 3... 2, 175, 387, None........ 227........ 244........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 25, 40
or B9, B14, B32,
Crotonaldehyde, B77, T20, TP2,
stabilized. TP13, TP38,
TP45.
* * * * * * *
Cyanogen bromide 6.1 UN1889......... I......... 6.1, 8... A6, A8, T6, None........ 211........ 242........ 1 kg........ 15 kg....... D........ 40, 52
TP33, W31.
Cyanogen 2.3 UN1589......... .......... 2.3, 8... 1, 387......... None........ 192........ 245........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 25, 40
chloride,
stabilized.
* * * * * * *
Cycloheptane.... 3 UN2241......... II........ 3........ IB2, T4, TP2... 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ B........ 40
* * * * * * *
Decaborane...... 4.1 UN1868......... II........ 4.1, 6.1. A19, A20, IB6, None........ 212........ None....... Forbidden... 50 kg....... A........ 74
IP2, T3, TP33,
W31.
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* * * * * * *
Diketene, 6.1 UN2521......... I......... 6.1, 3... 2, 387, B9, None........ 227........ 244........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 25, 26, 27,
stabilized. B14, B32, T20, 40
TP2, TP13,
TP38, TP45.
* * * * * * *
Dinitrophenol, 4.1 UN1320......... I......... 4.1, 6.1. 23, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... 1 kg........ 15 kg....... E........ 28, 36
wetted with not A20, N41, W31.
less than 15
percent water,
by mass.
* * * * * * *
Dinitrophenolate 4.1 UN1321......... I......... 4.1, 6.1. 23, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... 1 kg........ 15 kg....... E........ 28, 36
s, wetted with A20, N41, W31.
not less than
15 percent
water, by mass.
* * * * * * *
Dinitroresorcino 4.1 UN1322......... I......... 4.1...... 23, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... 1 kg........ 15 kg....... E........ 28, 36
l, wetted with A20, N41, W31.
not less than
15 percent
water, by mass.
* * * * * * *
Diphenylamine 6.1 UN1698......... I......... 6.1...... T6, TP33, W31.. None........ 201........ None....... Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 40
chloroarsine.
Diphenylchloroar 6.1 UN1699......... I......... 6.1...... A8, B14, B32, None........ 201........ 243........ Forbidden... 30 L........ D........ 40
sine, liquid. N33, N34, T14,
TP2, TP13,
TP27, W31.
Diphenylchloroar 6.1 UN3450......... I......... 6.1...... IB7, IP1, T6, None........ 211........ 242........ 5 kg........ 50 kg....... D........ 40
sine, solid. TP33, W31.
* * * * * * *
Dipicryl 4.1 UN2852......... I......... 4.1...... 162, A2, N41, None........ 211........ None....... Forbidden... 0.5 kg...... D........ 28, 36
sulfide, wetted N84, W31.
with not less
than 10 percent
water, by mass.
* * * * * * *
Dipropylamine... 3 UN2383......... II........ 3, 8..... 387, IB2, T7, 150......... 202........ 243........ 1 L......... 5 L......... B........ 25
TP1.
* * * * * * *
Divinyl ether, 3 UN1167......... I......... 3........ 387, A7, T11, None........ 201........ 243........ 1 L......... 30 L........ E........ 25, 40
stabilized. TP2.
* * * * * * *
Ethyl acrylate, 3 UN1917......... II........ 3........ 387, IB2, T4, 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ C........ 25, 40
stabilized. TP1, TP13.
* * * * * * *
Ethyl 3 UN2277......... II........ 3........ 387, IB2, T4, 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ C........ 25
methacrylate, TP1.
stabilized.
* * * * * * *
Ethylacetylene, 2.1 UN2452......... .......... 2.1...... 387, N88....... None........ 304........ 314, 315... Forbidden... 150 kg...... B........ 25, 40
stabilized.
* * * * * * *
Ethyldichlorosil 4.3 UN1183......... I......... 4.3, 8, 3 A2, A3, A7, None........ 201........ 244........ Forbidden... 1 L......... D........ 21, 40, 49,
ane. N34, T14, TP2, 100
TP7, TP13, W31.
* * * * * * *
Ethyleneimine, 6.1 UN1185......... I......... 6.1, 3... 1, 387, B9, None........ 226........ 244........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 25, 40
stabilized. B14, B30, B77,
N25, N32, T22,
TP2, TP13,
TP38, TP44.
* * * * * * *
Ferrocerium..... 4.1 UN1323......... II........ 4.1...... 59, A19, IB8, 151......... 212........ 240........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... A........ 13, 147, 148
IP2, IP4, T3,
TP33, W100.
Ferrosilicon 4.3 UN1408......... III....... 4.3, 6.1. A1, A19, B6, 151......... 213........ 240........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... A........ 13, 40, 52,
with 30 percent IB8, IP4, IP7, 53, 85,
or more but T1, TP33, W100. 103, 148
less than 90
percent silicon.
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* * * * * * *
Ferrous metal 4.2 UN2793......... III....... 4.2...... A1, A19, B134, None........ 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... A........ 13, 148
borings or IB8, IP4, IP7,
Ferrous metal W100.
shavings or
Ferrous metal
turnings or
Ferrous metal
cuttings in a
form liable to
self-heating.
* * * * * * *
A W........... Fibers or 4.2 UN1373......... III....... 4.2...... 137, IB8, IP3, None........ 213........ 241........ Forbidden... Forbidden... A........
Fabrics, animal T1, TP33, W31.
or vegetable or
Synthetic,
n.o.s. with
animal or
vegetable oil.
* * * * * * *
Fish meal, 4.2 UN1374......... II........ 4.2...... 155, A1, A19, None........ 212........ 241........ Forbidden... Forbidden... B........ 18, 25, 128
unstablized or IB8, IP2, IP4,
Fish scrap, T3, TP33, W31,
unstabilized. W40.
* * * * * * *
Hafnium powder, 4.2 UN2545......... I......... 4.2...... W31............ None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 13, 148
dry.
II........ 4.2...... A19, A20, IB6, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... D........ 13, 148
IP2, N34, T3,
TP33, W31.
III....... 4.2...... B135, IB8, IP4, None........ 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... D........ 13, 148
T1, TP33, W31.
Hafnium powder, 4.1 UN1326......... II........ 4.1...... A6, A19, A20, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 74
wetted with not IB6, IP2, N34,
less than 25 T3, TP33, W31,
percent water W40.
(a visible
excess of water
must be
present) (a)
mechanically
produced,
particle size
less than 53
microns; (b)
chemically
produced,
particle size
less than 840
microns.
* * * * * * *
Heptanes........ 3 UN1206......... II........ 3........ IB2, T4, TP2... 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ B........
* * * * * * *
Hexanes......... 3 UN1208......... II........ 3........ IB2, T4, TP2... 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ E........
* * * * * * *
Hydrogen 6.1 UN1051......... I......... 6.1, 3... 1, 387, B35, None........ 195........ 244........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 25, 40
cyanide, B61, B65, B77,
stabilized with B82.
less than 3
percent water.
Hydrogen 6.1 UN1614......... I......... 6.1...... 5, 387......... None........ 195........ None....... Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 25, 40
cyanide,
stabilized,
with less than
3 percent water
and absorbed in
a porous inert
material.
* * * * * * *
Iron oxide, 4.2 UN1376......... III....... 4.2...... B18, B134, IB8, None........ 213........ 240........ Forbidden... Forbidden... E........ 13, 148
spent, or Iron IP4, T1, TP33,
sponge, spent W100.
obtained from
coal gas
purification.
* * * * * * *
Isobutyl 3 UN2527......... III....... 3........ 387, B1, IB3, 150......... 203........ 242........ 60 L........ 220 L....... C........ 25
acrylate, T2, TP1.
stabilized.
* * * * * * *
Isobutyl 3 UN2283......... III....... 3........ 387, B1, IB3, 150......... 203........ 242........ 60 L........ 220 L....... C........ 25
methacrylate, T2, TP1.
stabilized.
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* * * * * * *
G............. Isocyanates, 3 UN2478......... II........ 3, 6.1... 5, A3, A7, IB2, 150......... 202........ 243........ 1 L......... 60 L........ D........ 40
flammable, T11, TP2,
toxic, n.o.s. TP13, TP27,
or Isocyanate W31.
solutions,
flammable,
toxic, n.o.s.
flash point
less than 23
degrees C.
III....... 3, 6.1... 5, A3, A7, IB3, 150......... 203........ 242........ 60 L........ 220 L....... A.
T7, TP1, TP13,
TP28, W31.
* * * * * * *
Isoprene, 3 UN1218......... I......... 3........ 387, T11, TP2.. 150......... 201........ 243........ 1 L......... 30 L........ D........ 25
stabilized.
* * * * * * *
Life-saving 9 UN3072......... .......... None..... 182............ None........ 219........ None....... No limit.... No limit.... A........ 122
appliances, not
self inflating
containing
dangerous goods
as equipment.
* * * * * * *
Lithium......... 4.3 UN1415......... I......... 4.3...... A7, A19, IB4, 151......... 211........ 244........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... D........ 13, 52, 148
IP1, N45, T9,
TP7, TP33, W32.
* * * * * * *
Lithium aluminum 4.3 UN1410......... I......... 4.3...... A19, W32....... None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 52, 148
hydride.
* * * * * * *
Lithium 4.3 UN1413......... I......... 4.3...... A19, N40, W32.. None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 52, 148
borohydride.
Lithium 4.3 UN2830......... II........ 4.3...... A19, IB7, IP2, 151......... 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 85,
ferrosilicon. IP4, T3, TP33, 103, 148
W31, W40.
Lithium hydride. 4.3 UN1414......... I......... 4.3...... A19, N40, W32.. None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 52, 148
Lithium hydride, 4.3 UN2805......... II........ 4.3...... A8, A19, A20, 151......... 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 52, 148
fused solid. IB4, T3, TP33,
W31, W40.
* * * * * * *
Lithium ion 9 UN3480......... .......... 9........ 422, A51, A54.. 185......... 185........ 185........ 5 kg........ 35 kg....... A.
batteries
including
lithium ion
polymer
batteries.
Lithium ion 9 UN3481......... .......... 9........ 181, 422, A54.. 185......... 185........ 185........ 5 kg........ 35 kg....... A. ............
batteries
contained in
equipment
including
lithium ion
polymer
batteries.
Lithium ion 9 UN3481......... .......... 9........ 181, 422, A54.. 185......... 185........ 185........ 5 kg........ 35 kg....... A.
batteries
packed with
equipment
including
lithium ion
polymer
batteries.
Lithium metal 9 UN3090......... .......... 9........ 422, A54....... 185......... 185........ 185........ Forbidden... 35 kg....... A.
batteries
including
lithium alloy
batteries.
Lithium metal 9 UN3091......... .......... 9........ 181, 422, A54, 185......... 185........ 185........ 5 kg........ 35 kg....... A.
batteries A101.
contained in
equipment
including
lithium alloy
batteries.
Lithium metal 9 UN3091......... .......... 9........ 181, 422, A54.. 185......... 185........ 185........ 5 kg........ 35 kg....... A.
batteries
packed with
equipment
including
lithium alloy
batteries.
* * * * * * *
Lithium nitride. 4.3 UN2806......... I......... 4.3...... A19, IB4, IP1, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E.
N40, W32.
Lithium peroxide 5.1 UN1472......... II........ 5.1...... A9, IB6, IP2, 152......... 212........ None....... 5 kg........ 25 kg....... C........ 13, 52, 66,
N34, T3, TP33, 75, 148
W100.
Lithium silicon. 4.3 UN1417......... II........ 4.3...... A19, A20, IB7, 151......... 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... A........ 13, 85, 103,
IP2, IP4, T3, 148
TP33, W31, W40.
* * * * * * *
Magnesium 4.3 UN1419......... I......... 4.3, 6.1. A19, N34, N40, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 52,
aluminum W32. 85, 148
phosphide.
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* * * * * * *
Magnesium 4.2 UN2004......... II........ 4.2...... A8, A19, A20, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... C........ 13, 148
diamide. IB6, T3, TP33,
W31.
* * * * * * *
Magnesium 4.3 UN2950......... III....... 4.3...... A1, A19, IB8, 151......... 213........ 240........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... A........ 13, 52, 148
granules, IP4, T1, TP33,
coated, W100.
particle size
not less than
149 microns.
Magnesium 4.3 UN2010......... I......... 4.3...... A19, N40, W32.. None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 52, 148
hydride.
Magnesium or 4.1 UN1869......... III....... 4.1...... A1, B134, IB8, 151......... 213........ 240........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... A........ 13, 39, 52,
Magnesium IP4, T1, TP33, 53, 74,
alloys with W100. 101, 147,
more than 50 148
percent
magnesium in
pellets,
turnings or
ribbons.
* * * * * * *
Magnesium 5.1 UN1476......... II........ 5.1...... IB6, IP2, T3, 152......... 212........ 242........ 5 kg........ 25 kg....... C........ 13, 52, 66,
peroxide. TP33, W100. 75, 148
Magnesium 4.3 UN2011......... I......... 4.3, 6.1. A19, N40, W32.. None........ 211........ None....... Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 52,
phosphide. 85, 148
Magnesium, 4.3 UN1418......... I......... 4.3, 4.2. A19, B56, W32.. None........ 211........ 244........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... A........ 13, 39, 52,
powder or 148
Magnesium
alloys, powder.
II........ 4.3, 4.2. A19, B56, IB5, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... A........ 13, 39, 52,
IP2, T3, TP33, 148
W31, W40.
III....... 4.3, 4.2. A19, B56, IB8, None........ 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... A........ 13, 39, 52,
IP4, T1, TP33, 148
W31.
* * * * * * *
Magnesium 4.3 UN2624......... II........ 4.3...... A19, A20, IB7, 151......... 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... B........ 13, 85, 103,
silicide. IP2, IP4, T3, 148
TP33, W31, W40.
* * * * * * *
Maneb or Maneb 4.2 UN2210......... III....... 4.2, 4.3. 57, A1, A19, None........ 213........ 242........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... A........ 13, 34, 148
preparations IB6, T1, TP33,
with not less W100.
than 60 percent
maneb.
Maneb stabilized 4.3 UN2968......... III....... 4.3...... 54, A1, A19, 151......... 213........ 242........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... B........ 13, 25, 34,
or Maneb IB8, IP4, T1, 52, 148
preparations, TP33, W100.
stabilized
against self-
heating.
* * * * * * *
+............. Mercuric 6.1 UN1626......... I......... 6.1...... IB7, IP1, N74, None........ 211........ 242........ 5 kg........ 50 kg....... A........ 52
potassium N75, T6, TP33,
cyanide. W31.
* * * * * * *
G............. Metal catalyst, 4.2 UN2881......... I......... 4.2...... N34, T21, TP7, None........ 187........ None....... Forbidden... Forbidden... C........ 13, 147, 148
dry. TP33, W31.
II........ 4.2...... IB6, IP2, N34, None........ 187........ 242........ Forbidden... 50 kg....... C........ 13, 147, 148
T3, TP33, W31.
III....... 4.2...... B135, IB8, IP4, None........ 187........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... C........ 13, 147, 148
N34, T1, TP33,
W31.
G............. Metal catalyst, 4.2 UN1378......... II........ 4.2...... A2, A8, IB1, None........ 212........ None....... Forbidden... 50 kg....... C.
wetted with a N34, T3, TP33,
visible excess W31, W40.
of liquid.
Metal hydrides, 4.1 UN3182......... II........ 4.1...... A1, IB4, T3, 151......... 212........ 240........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E.
flammable, TP33, W31, W40.
n.o.s.
III....... 4.1...... A1, IB4, T1, 151......... 213........ 240........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... E.
TP33, W31.
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Metal hydrides, 4.3 UN1409......... I......... 4.3...... A19, N34, N40, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... D........ 13, 52, 148
water reactive, W32.
n.o.s.
II........ 4.3...... A19, IB4, N34, 151......... 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... D........ 13, 52, 148
N40, T3, TP33,
W31, W40.
Metal powder, 4.2 UN3189......... II........ 4.2...... IB6, IP2, T3, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... C........ 13, 148
self-heating, TP33, W31.
n.o.s.
III....... 4.2...... B135, IB8, IP4, None........ 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... C........ 13, 148
T1, TP33, W31.
Metal powders, 4.1 UN3089......... II........ 4.1...... IB8, IP2, IP4, 151......... 212........ 240........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... B........ 13, 74, 147,
flammable, T3, TP33, W100. 148
n.o.s.
III....... 4.1...... IB8, IP2, IP4, 151......... 213........ 240........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... B........ 13, 74, 147,
T1, TP33, W100. 148
* * * * * * *
G............. Metal salts of 4.1 UN3181......... II........ 4.1...... A1, IB8, IP2, 151......... 212........ 240........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... B........ 40
organic IP4, T3, TP33,
compounds, W31.
flammable,
n.o.s.
III....... 4.1...... A1, IB8, IP3, 151......... 213........ 240........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... B........ 40
T1, TP33, W31.
* * * * * * *
G............. Metallic 4.3 UN3208......... I......... 4.3...... A7, IB4, W32... None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 148
substance,
water-reactive,
n.o.s.
II........ 4.3...... A7, IB7, IP2, 151......... 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 148
IP4, T3, TP33,
W31.
III....... 4.3...... A7, IB8, IP4, 151......... 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... E........ 13, 40, 148
T1, TP33, W31,
W40.
G............. Metallic 4.3 UN3209......... I......... 4.3, 4.2. A7, W32........ None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 148
substance,
water-reactive,
self-heating,
n.o.s.
II........ 4.3, 4.2. A7, IB5, IP2, None........ 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 148
T3, TP33, W32,
W40.
III....... 4.3, 4.2. A7, IB8, IP4, None........ 213........ 242........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... E........ 13, 40, 148
T1, TP33, W32.
Methacrylaldehyd 3 UN2396......... II........ 3, 6.1... 45, 387, IB2, 150......... 202........ 243........ 1 L......... 60 L........ D........ 25, 40
e, stabilized. T7, TP1, TP13.
Methacrylic 8 UN2531......... II........ 8........ 41, 387, IB2, 154......... 202........ 242........ 1 L......... 30 L........ C........ 25, 40
acid, T7, TP1, TP18,
stabilized. TP30.
+............. Methacrylonitril 6.1 UN3079......... I......... 6.1, 3... 2, 387, B9, None........ 227........ 244........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 12, 25, 40
e, stabilized. B14, B32, T20,
TP2, TP13,
TP38, TP45.
* * * * * * *
Methyl acetylene 2.1 UN1060......... .......... 2.1...... 387, N88, T50.. 306......... 304........ 314, 315... Forbidden... 150 kg...... B........ 25, 40
and propadiene
mixtures,
stabilized.
Methyl acrylate, 3 UN1919......... II........ 3........ 387, IB2, T4, 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ C........ 25
stabilized. TP1, TP13.
* * * * * * *
Methyl 3 UN1246......... II........ 3........ 387, IB2, T4, 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ C........ 25
isopropenyl TP1.
ketone,
stabilized.
* * * * * * *
Methyl 3 UN1247......... II........ 3........ 387, IB2, T4, 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ C........ 25, 40
methacrylate TP1.
monomer,
stabilized.
* * * * * * *
Methyl vinyl 6.1 UN1251......... I......... 6.1, 3, 8 1, 387, B9, None........ 226........ 244........ Forbidden... Forbidden... B........ 21, 25, 40,
ketone, B14, B30, T22, 100
stabilized. TP2, TP13,
TP38, TP44.
* * * * * * *
N-Methylaniline. 6.1 UN2294......... III....... 6.1...... IB3, T4, TP2... 153......... 203........ 241........ 60 L........ 220 L....... A.
* * * * * * *
Methylcyclohexan 3 UN2296......... II........ 3........ B1, IB2, T4, 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ B.
e. TP2.
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* * * * * * *
Methyldichlorosi 4.3 UN1242......... I......... 4.3, 8, 3 A2, A3, A7, B6, None........ 201........ 243........ Forbidden... 1 L......... D........ 21, 40, 49,
lane. B77, N34, T14, 100
TP2, TP7,
TP13, W31.
Nitric acid 8 UN2031......... II........ 8........ A6, A212, B2, None........ 158........ 242........ Forbidden... 30 L........ D........ 44, 66, 74,
other than red B47, B53, IB2, 89, 90
fuming, with IP15, T8, TP2.
more than 20
percent and
less than 65
percent nitric
acid.
* * * * * * *
Nitrocellulose, 4.1 UN2557......... II........ 4.1...... 44, W31........ 151......... 212........ 240........ 1 kg........ 15 kg....... D........ 28, 36
with not more
than 12.6
percent
nitrogen, by
dry mass
mixture with or
without
plasticizer,
with or without
pigment.
* * * * * * *
Nitrocellulose 4.1 UN2556......... II........ 4.1...... W31............ 151......... 212........ None....... 1 kg........ 15 kg....... D........ 28, 36
with alcohol
with not less
than 25 percent
alcohol by
mass, and with
not more than
12.6 percent
nitrogen, by
dry mass.
Nitrocellulose 4.1 UN2555......... II........ 4.1...... W31............ 151......... 212........ None....... 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 28, 36
with water with
not less than
25 percent
water by mass.
* * * * * * *
Nitroguanidine, 4.1 UN1336......... I......... 4.1...... 23, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... 1 kg........ 15 kg....... E........ 28, 36
wetted or A20, N41, W31.
Picrite, wetted
with not less
than 20 percent
water, by mass.
* * * * * * *
4[dash]Nitrophen 4.1 UN3376......... I......... 4.1...... 162, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 28, 36
ylhydrazine, A20, N41, W31.
with not less
than 30 percent
water, by mass.
* * * * * * *
Nitrostarch, 4.1 UN1337......... I......... 4.1...... 23, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... 1 kg........ 15 kg....... D........ 28, 36
wetted with not A20, N41, W31.
less than 20
percent water,
by mass.
* * * * * * *
Nonanes......... 3 UN1920......... III....... 3........ B1, IB3, T2, 150......... 203........ 242........ 60 L........ 220 L....... A.
TP2.
* * * * * * *
Octanes......... 3 UN1262......... II........ 3........ IB2, T4, TP2... 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ B.
* * * * * * *
G............. Organometallic 4.3 UN3398......... I......... 4.3...... T13, TP2, TP7, None........ 201........ 244........ Forbidden... 1 L......... D........ 13, 40, 52,
substance, TP36, TP47, 148
liquid, water- W31.
reactive.
II........ 4.3...... IB1, IP2, T7, None........ 202........ 243........ 1 L......... 5 L......... D........ 13, 40, 52,
TP2, TP7, 148
TP36, TP47,
W31.
III....... 4.3...... IB2, IP4, T7, None........ 203........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ E........ 13, 40, 52,
TP2, TP7, 148
TP36, TP47,
W31.
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G............. Organometallic 4.3 UN3399......... I......... 4.3, 3... T13, TP2, TP7, None........ 201........ 244........ Forbidden... 1 L......... D........ 13, 40, 52,
substance, TP36, TP47, 148
liquid, water- W31.
reactive,
flammable.
II........ 4.3, 3... IB1, IP2, T7, None........ 202........ 243........ 1 L......... 5 L......... D........ 13, 40, 52,
TP2, TP7, 148
TP36, TP47,
W31.
III....... 4.3, 3... IB2, IP4, T7, None........ 203........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ E........ 13, 40, 52,
TP2, TP7, 148
TP36, TP47,
W31.
* * * * * * *
G............. Organometallic 4.3 UN3395......... I......... 4.3...... N40, T9, TP7, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 52,
substance, TP33, TP36, 14
solid, water- TP47, W31.
reactive.
II........ 4.3...... IB4, T3, TP33, 151......... 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 52,
TP36, TP47, 148
W31.
III....... 4.3...... IB6, T1, TP33, 151......... 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... E........ 13, 40, 52,
TP36, TP47, 148
W31.
G............. Organometallic 4.3 UN3396......... I......... 4.3, 4.1. N40, T9, TP7, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 52,
substance, TP33, TP36, 148
solid, water- TP47, W31.
reactive,
flammable.
II........ 4.3, 4.1. IB4, T3, TP33, 151......... 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 52,
TP36, TP47, 148
W31.
III....... 4.3, 4.1. IB6, T1, TP33, 151......... 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... E........ 13, 40, 52,
TP36, TP47, 148
W31.
G............. Organometallic 4.3 UN3397......... I......... 4.3, 4.2. N40, T9, TP7, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 52,
substance, TP33, TP36, 148
solid, water- TP47, W31.
reactive, self-
heating.
II........ 4.3, 4.2. IB4, T3, TP33, None........ 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 52,
TP36, TP47, 14
W31.
III....... 4.3, 4.2. IB6, T1, TP33, None........ 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... E........ 13, 40, 52,
TP36, TP47, 14
W31.
* * * * * * *
Osmium tetroxide 6.1 UN2471......... I......... 6.1...... A8, IB7, IP1, None........ 211........ 242........ 5 kg........ 50 kg....... B........ 40
N33, N34, T6,
TP33, W31.
* * * * * * *
Paper, 4.2 UN1379......... III....... 4.2...... IB8, IP3, W31.. None........ 213........ 241........ Forbidden... Forbidden... A.
unsaturated oil
treated
incompletely
dried
(including
carbon paper).
* * * * * * *
Peroxides, 5.1 UN1483......... II........ 5.1...... A7, A20, IB6, None........ 212........ 242........ 5 kg........ 25 kg....... C........ 13, 52, 66,
inorganic, IP2, N34, T3, 75, 148
n.o.s. TP33, W100.
III....... 5.1...... A7, A20, B134, 152......... 213........ 240........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... C........ 13, 52, 66,
IB8, IP4, N34, 75, 148
T1, TP33, W100.
* * * * * * *
9- 4.2 UN2940......... II........ 4.2...... A19, IB6, IP2, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... A.
Phosphabicyclon T3, TP33, W31.
onanes or
Cyclooctadiene
phosphines.
* * * * * * *
Phosphorus 4.1 UN1339......... II........ 4.1...... A20, IB4, N34, None........ 212........ 240........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... B........ 13, 74, 147,
heptasulfide, T3, TP33, W31. 148
free from
yellow or white
phosphorus.
* * * * * * *
Phosphorus 4.3 UN1340......... II........ 4.3, 4.1. A20, B59, IB4, 151......... 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... B........ 13, 74, 148
pentasulfide, T3, TP33, W31,
free from W40.
yellow or white
phosphorus.
* * * * * * *
Phosphorus 4.1 UN1341......... II........ 4.1...... A20, IB4, N34, None........ 212........ 240........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... B........ 74
sesquisulfide, T3, TP33, W31.
free from
yellow or white
phosphorus.
* * * * * * *
Phosphorus 4.1 UN1343......... II........ 4.1...... A20, IB4, N34, None........ 212........ 240........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... B........ 13, 74, 147,
trisulfide, T3, TP33, W31. 148
free from
yellow or white
phosphorus.
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Phosphorus, 4.2 UN1381......... I......... 4.2, 6.1. B9, B26, N34, None........ 188........ 243........ Forbidden... Forbidden... E.
white dry or T9, TP3, TP31,
Phosphorus, W31.
white, under
water or
Phosphorus
white, in
solution or
Phosphorus,
yellow dry or
Phosphorus,
yellow, under
water or
Phosphorus,
yellow, in
solution.
* * * * * * *
Pine oil........ 3 UN1272......... III....... 3........ B1, IB3, T2, 150......... 203........ 242........ 60 L........ 220 L....... A.
TP2.
alpha-Pinene.... 3 UN2368......... III....... 3........ B1, IB3, T2, 150......... 203........ 242........ 60 L........ 220 L....... A.
TP2.
* * * * * * *
Polyhalogenated 9 UN3151......... II........ 9........ IB2............ 155......... 204........ 241........ 100 L....... 220 L....... A........ 95
biphenyls,
liquid or
Halogenated
monomethyldiphe
nyl-methanes,
liquid or
Polyhalogenated
terphenyls,
liquid.
Polyhalogenated 9 UN3152......... II........ 9........ IB8, IP2, IP4, 155......... 204........ 241........ 100 kg...... 200 kg...... A........ 95
biphenyls, T3, TP33.
solid or
Halogenated
monomethyldiphe
nyl-methanes,
solid or
Polyhalogenated
terphenyls,
solid.
* * * * * * *
Potassium....... 4.3 UN2257......... I......... 4.3...... A7, A19, A20, 151......... 211........ 244........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... D........ 52
B27, IB4, IP1,
N6, N34, T9,
TP7, TP33, W32.
* * * * * * *
Potassium 4.3 UN1870......... I......... 4.3...... A19, N40, W32.. None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 52, 148
borohydride.
* * * * * * *
Potassium 6.1 UN1680......... I......... 6.1...... B69, B77, IB7, None........ 211........ 242........ 5 kg........ 50 kg....... B........ 52
cyanide, solid. IP1, N74, N75,
T6, TP33, W31.
* * * * * * *
Potassium 6.1 UN3413......... I......... 6.1...... B69, B77, N74, None........ 201........ 243........ 1 L......... 30 L........ B........ 52
cyanide N75, T14, TP2,
solution. TP13, W31.
II........ 6.1...... B69, B77, IB2, 153......... 202........ 243........ 5 L......... 60 L........ B........ 52
N74, N75, T11,
TP2, TP13,
TP27, W31.
III....... 6.1...... B69, B77, IB3, 153......... 203........ 241........ 60 L........ 220 L....... A........ 52
N74, N75, T7,
TP2, TP13,
TP28, W31.
* * * * * * *
Potassium 4.2 UN1929......... II........ 4.2...... A8, A19, A20, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13
dithionite or IB6, IP2, T3,
Potassium TP33, W31.
hydrosulfite.
* * * * * * *
Potassium, metal 4.3 UN1420......... I......... 4.3...... A7, A19, A20, None........ 201........ 244........ Forbidden... 1 L......... E........ 13, 40, 52,
alloys, liquid. B27, W31. 148
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Potassium, metal 4.3 UN3403......... I......... 4.3...... A19, A20, B27, None........ 211........ 244........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... D........ 13, 52, 148
alloys, solid. IB4, IP1, T9,
TP7, TP33, W32.
* * * * * * *
Potassium 4.3 UN2012......... I......... 4.3, 6.1. A19, N40, W32.. None........ 211........ None....... Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 52,
phosphide. 85, 148
* * * * * * *
Potassium sodium 4.3 UN1422......... I......... 4.3...... A7, A19, B27, None........ 201........ 244........ Forbidden... 1 L......... E........ 13, 40, 52,
alloys, liquid. N34, N40, T9, 148
TP3, TP7,
TP31, W31.
Potassium sodium 4.3 UN3404......... I......... 4.3...... A19, B27, N34, None........ 211........ 244........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... D........ 13, 52, 148
alloys, solid. N40, T9, TP7,
TP33, W32.
Potassium 4.2 UN1382......... II........ 4.2...... A19, A20, B16, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... A........ 52
sulfide, IB6, IP2, N34,
anhydrous or T3, TP33, W31,
Potassium W40.
sulfide with
less than 30
percent water
of
crystallization.
* * * * * * *
Potassium 5.1 UN2466......... I......... 5.1...... A20, IB6, IP1.. None........ 211........ None....... Forbidden... 15 kg....... D........ 13, 52, 66,
superoxide. 75, 148
* * * * * * *
Propadiene, 2.1 UN2200......... .......... 2.1...... 387............ None........ 304........ 314, 315... Forbidden... 150 kg...... B........ 25, 40
stabilized.
* * * * * * *
Propellant, 1.4C UN0501......... II........ 1.4C..... ............... None........ 62......... None....... Forbidden... 75 kg....... 2........ 25
solid.
* * * * * * *
Propylene 3 UN2850......... III....... 3........ B1, IB3, T2, 150......... 203........ 242........ 60 L........ 220 L....... A.
tetramer. TP2.
* * * * * * *
Propyleneimine, 3 UN1921......... I......... 3, 6.1... 387, A3, N34, None........ 201........ 243........ 1 L......... 30 L........ D........ 25, 40
stabilized. T14, TP2, TP13.
* * * * * * *
G............. Pyrophoric 4.2 UN2845......... I......... 4.2...... B11, T22, TP2, None........ 181........ 244........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 13, 78, 148
liquids, TP7, W31.
organic, n.o.s.
G............. Pyrophoric 4.2 UN1383......... I......... 4.2...... B11, T21, TP7, None........ 187........ 242........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 13, 148
metals, n.o.s., TP33, W31.
or Pyrophoric
alloys, n.o.s.
G............. Pyrophoric 4.2 UN3200......... I......... 4.2...... T21, TP7, TP33, None........ 187........ 242........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 13, 148
solid, W31.
inorganic,
n.o.s.
G............. Pyrophoric 4.2 UN2846......... I......... 4.2...... W31............ None........ 187........ 242........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 13, 148
solids,
organic, n.o.s.
* * * * * * *
Radioactive 7 UN3322......... .......... 7........ A56, T5, TP4, 421, 422, 427........ 427........ ............ ............ A........ 95, 150
material, low W7. 428.
specific
activity (LSA-
III) non
fissile or
fissile
excepted.
* * * * * * *
Radioactive 7 UN2978......... .......... 7, 6.1, 8 ............... 423......... 420, 427... 420, 427... ............ ............ B........ 40, 95, 132
material,
uranium
hexafluoride
non fissile or
fissile-
excepted.
Radioactive 7 UN2977......... .......... 7, 6.1, 8 ............... 453......... 417, 420... 417, 420... ............ ............ B........ 40, 95, 132
material,
uranium
hexafluoride,
fissile.
* * * * * * *
Rubidium........ 4.3 UN1423......... I......... 4.3...... 22, A7, A19, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... D........ 13, 52, 148
IB4, IP1, N34,
N40, N45, W32.
* * * * * * *
G............. Self-heating 4.2 UN3188......... II........ 4.2, 8... IB2, W31....... None........ 202........ 243........ 1 L......... 5 L......... C.
liquid,
corrosive,
inorganic,
n.o.s.
III....... 4.2, 8... IB2, W31....... None........ 203........ 241........ 5 L......... 60 L........ C.
G............. Self-heating 4.2 UN3185......... II........ 4.2, 8... IB2, W31....... None........ 202........ 243........ 1 L......... 5 L......... C.
liquid,
corrosive,
organic, n.o.s.
III....... 4.2, 8... IB2, W31....... None........ 203........ 241........ 5 L......... 60 L........ C.
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G............. Self-heating 4.2 UN3186......... II........ 4.2...... IB2, W31....... None........ 202........ 242........ 1 L......... 5 L......... C.
liquid,
inorganic,
n.o.s.
III....... 4.2...... IB2, W31....... None........ 203........ 241........ 5 L......... 60 L........ C.
G............. Self-heating 4.2 UN3183......... II........ 4.2...... IB2, W31....... None........ 202........ 242........ 1 L......... 5 L......... C.
liquid,
organic, n.o.s..
III....... 4.2...... IB2, W31....... None........ 203........ 241........ 5 L......... 60 L........ C.
G............. Self-heating 4.2 UN3187......... II........ 4.2, 6.1. IB2, W31....... None........ 202........ 243........ 1 L......... 5 L......... C.
liquid, toxic,
inorganic,
n.o.s.
III....... 4.2, 6.1. IB2, W31....... None........ 203........ 241........ 5 L......... 60 L........ C.
G............. Self-heating 4.2 UN3184......... II........ 4.2, 6.1. IB2, W31....... None........ 202........ 243........ 1 L......... 5 L......... C.
liquid, toxic,
organic, n.o.s.
III....... 4.2, 6.1. IB2, W31....... None........ 203........ 241........ 5 L......... 60 L........ C.
* * * * * * *
G............. Self-heating 4.2 UN3190......... II........ 4.2...... IB6, IP2, T3, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... C.
solid, TP33, W31.
inorganic,
n.o.s.
III....... 4.2...... IB8, IP3, T1, None........ 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... C.
TP33, W31.
G............. Self-heating 4.2 UN3088......... II........ 4.2...... IB6, IP2, T3, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... C.
solid, organic, TP33, W31.
n.o.s.
III....... 4.2...... B116, B130, None........ 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... C.
IB8, IP3, T1,
TP33, W31.
* * * * * * *
Silver picrate, 4.1 UN1347......... I......... 4.1...... 23, W31........ None........ 211........ None....... Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 28, 36
wetted with not
less than 30
percent water,
by mass.
* * * * * * *
Sodium.......... 4.3 UN1428......... I......... 4.3...... A7, A8, A19, 151......... 211........ 244........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... D........ 13, 52, 148
A20, B9, B48,
B68, IB4, IP1,
N34, T9, TP7,
TP33, TP46,
W32.
* * * * * * *
Sodium aluminum 4.3 UN2835......... II........ 4.3...... A8, A19, A20, 151......... 212........ 242........ Forbidden... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 52, 148
hydride. IB4, T3, TP33,
W31, W40.
* * * * * * *
Sodium 4.3 UN1426......... I......... 4.3...... N40, W32....... None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 52, 148
borohydride.
* * * * * * *
Sodium cyanide, 6.1 UN1689......... I......... 6.1...... B69, B77, IB7, None........ 211........ 242........ 5 kg........ 50 kg....... B........ 52
solid. N74, N75, T6,
TP33, W31.
Sodium cyanide 6.1 UN3414......... I......... 6.1...... B69, B77, N74, None........ 201........ 243........ 1 L......... 30 L........ B........ 52
solution. N75, T14, TP2,
TP13, W31.
II........ 6.1...... B69, B77, IB2, 153......... 202........ 243........ 5 L......... 60 L........ B........ 52
N74, N75, T11,
TP2, TP13,
TP27, W31.
III....... 6.1...... B69, B77, IB3, 153......... 203........ 241........ 60 L........ 220 L....... A........ 52
N74, N75, T7,
TP2, TP13,
TP28, W31.
* * * * * * *
Sodium dinitro-o- 4.1 UN3369......... I......... 4.1...... 162, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... 0.5 kg...... 0.5 kg...... E........ 28, 36
cresolate, N41, N84, W31.
wetted with not
less than 10%
water, by mass.
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Sodium dinitro-o- 4.1 UN1348......... I......... 4.1, 6.1. 23, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... 1 kg........ 15 kg....... E........ 28, 36
cresolate, A20, N41, W31.
wetted with not
less than 15
percent water,
by mass.
Sodium 4.2 UN1384......... II........ 4.2...... A19, A20, IB6, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13
dithionite or IP2, T3, TP33,
Sodium W31.
hydrosulfite.
* * * * * * *
Sodium hydride.. 4.3 UN1427......... I......... 4.3...... A19, N40, W32.. None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 52, 148
* * * * * * *
Sodium 4.2 UN2318......... II........ 4.2...... A7, A19, A20, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... A........ 52
hydrosulfide, IB6, IP2, T3,
with less than TP33, W31.
25 percent
water of
crystallization.
* * * * * * *
Sodium methylate 4.2 UN1431......... II........ 4.2, 8... A7, A19, IB5, None........ 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... B.
IP2, T3, TP33,
W31.
* * * * * * *
Sodium phosphide 4.3 UN1432......... I......... 4.3, 6.1. A19, N40, W32.. None........ 211........ None....... Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 52,
85, 148
* * * * * * *
Sodium 4.1 UN1349......... I......... 4.1...... 23, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 28, 36
picramate, N41, W31.
wetted with not
less than 20
percent water,
by mass.
* * * * * * *
Sodium sulfide, 4.2 UN1385......... II........ 4.2...... A19, A20, IB6, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... A........ 52
anhydrous or IP2, N34, T3,
Sodium sulfide TP33, W31, W40.
with less than
30 percent
water of
crystallization.
* * * * * * *
Stannic 4.3 UN1433......... I......... 4.3, 6.1. A19, N40, W32.. None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 52,
phosphide. 85, 148
* * * * * * *
Strontium 5.1 UN1509......... II........ 5.1...... IB6, IP2, T3, 152......... 212........ 242........ 5 kg........ 25 kg....... C........ 13, 52, 66,
peroxide. TP33, W100. 75, 148
Strontium 4.3 UN2013......... I......... 4.3, 6.1. A19, N40, W32.. None........ 211........ None....... Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 52,
phosphide. 85, 148
* * * * * * *
Styrene monomer, 3 UN2055......... III....... 3........ 387, B1, IB3, 150......... 203........ 242........ 60 L........ 220 L....... C........ 25
stabilized. T2, TP1.
* * * * * * *
+............. Sulfur trioxide, 8 UN1829......... I......... 8, 6.1... 2, 387, B9, None........ 227........ 244........ Forbidden... Forbidden... A........ 25, 40
stabilized. B14, B32, B49,
B77, N34, T20,
TP4, TP13,
TP25, TP26,
TP38, TP45.
* * * * * * *
G............. Tear gas 6.1 UN1693......... I......... 6.1...... W31............ None........ 201........ None....... Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 40
substances,
liquid, n.o.s.
II........ 6.1...... IB2, W31....... None........ 202........ None....... Forbidden... 5 L......... D........ 40
G............. Tear gas 6.1 UN3448......... I......... 6.1...... T6, TP33, W31.. None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 40
substance,
solid, n.o.s.
II........ 6.1...... IB8, IP2, IP4, None........ 212........ 242........ Forbidden... 25 kg....... D........ 40
T3, TP33, W31.
* * * * * * *
Tetrafluoroethyl 2.1 UN1081......... .......... 2.1...... 387............ 306......... 304........ None....... Forbidden... 150 kg...... E........ 25, 40
ene, stabilized.
* * * * * * *
4-Thiapentanal.. 6.1 UN2785......... III....... 6.1...... IB3, T4, TP1, 153......... 203........ 241........ 60 L........ 220 L....... D........ 25, 49
W31.
* * * * * * *
Thiourea dioxide 4.2 UN3341......... II........ 4.2...... IB6, IP2, T3, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... D.
TP33, W31.
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III....... 4.2...... IB8, IP3, T1, None........ 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... D.
TP33, W31.
* * * * * * *
Titanium 4.2 UN3174......... III....... 4.2...... IB8, IP3, T1, None........ 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... A.
disulphide. TP33, W31.
Titanium hydride 4.1 UN1871......... II........ 4.1...... A19, A20, IB4, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E.
N34, T3, TP33,
W31, W40.
Titanium powder, 4.2 UN2546......... I......... 4.2...... W31............ None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 13, 148
dry.
II........ 4.2...... A19, A20, IB6, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... D........ 13, 148
IP2, N5, N34,
T3, TP33, W31.
III....... 4.2...... B135, IB8, IP4, None........ 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... D........ 13, 148
T1, TP33, W31.
Titanium powder, 4.1 UN1352......... II........ 4.1...... A19, A20, IB6, None........ 212........ 240........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 74
wetted with not IP2, N34, T3,
less than 25 TP33, W31, W40.
percent water
(a visible
excess of water
must be
present) (a)
mechanically
produced,
particle size
less than 53
microns; (b)
chemically
produced,
particle size
less than 840
microns.
Titanium sponge 4.1 UN2878......... III....... 4.1...... A1, B134, IB8, None........ 213........ 240........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... D........ 13, 74, 147,
granules or IP4, T1, TP33, 148
Titanium sponge W100.
powders.
* * * * * * *
Titanium 4.2 UN2441......... I......... 4.2, 8... N34, W31....... None........ 181........ 244........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 13, 40, 148
trichloride,
pyrophoric or
Titanium
trichloride
mixtures,
pyrophoric.
* * * * * * *
G............. Toxic by 6.1 UN3490......... I......... 6.1, 4.3, 1, B9, B14, None........ 226........ 244........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 13, 21, 40,
inhalation 3. B30, T22, TP2, 49, 148
liquid, water- TP13, TP27,
reactive, TP38, TP44.
flammable,
n.o.s. with an
LC50 lower than
or equal to 200
ml/m3 and
saturated vapor
concentration
greater than or
equal to 500
LC50.
* * * * * * *
G............. Toxic solids, 6.1 UN3125......... I......... 6.1, 4.3. A5, T6, TP33, None........ 211........ 242........ 5 kg........ 15 kg....... D........ 13, 40, 148
water-reactive, W100.
n.o.s.
* * * * * * *
Trichlorosilane. 4.3 UN1295......... I......... 4.3, 3, 8 N34, T14, TP2, None........ 201........ 244........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 21, 40, 49,
TP7, TP13, W31. 100
* * * * * * *
Trifluorochloroe 2.3 UN1082......... .......... 2.3, 2.1. 3, 387, B14, None........ 304........ 314, 315... Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 25, 40
thylene, T50.
stabilized or
Refrigerant gas
R 1113.
* * * * * * *
1,3,5- 3 UN2325......... III....... 3........ B1, IB3, T2, 150......... 203........ 242........ 60 L........ 220 L....... A.
Trimethylbenzen TP2.
e.
* * * * * * *
Trinitrobenzene, 4.1 UN3367......... I......... 4.1...... 162, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... 0.5 kg...... 0.5 kg...... E........ 28, 3
wetted, with N41, N84, W31.
not less than
10% water, by
mass.
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Trinitrobenzene, 4.1 UN1354......... I......... 4.1...... 23, A2, A8, None........ 211........ None....... 0.5 kg...... 0.5 kg...... E........ 28, 36
wetted with not A19, N41, W31.
less than 30
percent water,
by mass.
* * * * * * *
Trinitrobenzoic 4.1 UN3368......... I......... 4.1...... 162, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... 0.5 kg...... 0.5 kg...... E........ 28, 36
acid, wetted N41, N84, W31.
with not less
than 10% water
by mass.
Trinitrobenzoic 4.1 UN1355......... I......... 4.1...... 23, A2, A8, None........ 211........ None....... 0.5 kg...... 0.5 kg...... E........ 28, 36
acid, wetted A19, N41, W31.
with not less
than 30 percent
water, by mass.
* * * * * * *
Trinitrochlorobe 4.1 UN3365......... I......... 4.1...... 162, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... 0.5 kg...... 0.5 kg...... E........ 28, 36
nzene (picryl N41, N84, W31.
chloride),
wetted, with
not less than
10% water by
mass.
* * * * * * *
Trinitrophenol 4.1 UN3364......... I......... 4.1...... 23, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... 0.5 kg...... 0.5 kg...... E........ 28, 36
(picric acid), N41, N84, W31.
wetted, with
not less than
10 percent
water by mass.
* * * * * * *
Trinitrophenol, 4.1 UN1344......... I......... 4.1...... 162, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... 1 kg........ 15 kg....... E........ 28, 36
wetted with not N41, W31.
less than 30
percent water,
by mass.
* * * * * * *
Trinitrotoluene 4.1 UN3366......... I......... 4.1...... 162, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... 0.5 kg...... 0.5 kg...... E........ 28, 36
(TNT), wetted, N41, N84, W31.
with not less
than 10 percent
water by mass.
Trinitrotoluene, 4.1 UN1356......... I......... 4.1...... 23, A2, A8, None........ 211........ None....... 0.5 kg...... 0.5 kg...... E........ 28, 36
wetted or TNT, A19, N41, W31.
wetted, with
not less than
30 percent
water by mass.
* * * * * * *
Tripropylene.... 3 UN2057......... II........ 3........ IB2, T4, TP2... 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ B.
III....... 3........ B1, IB3, T2, 150......... 203........ 242........ 60 L........ 220 L....... A.
TP2.
* * * * * * *
Turpentine...... 3 UN1299......... III....... 3........ B1, IB3, T2, 150......... 203........ 242........ 60 L........ 220 L....... A.
TP2.
* * * * * * *
Uranium 6.1 UN3507......... I......... 6.1, 7, 8 369............ 420......... None....... None....... Less than .1 Less than .1 A........ 132
hexafluoride, kg. kg.
radioactive
material,
excepted
package, less
than 0.1 kg per
package, non-
fissile or
fissile-
excepted.
* * * * * * *
Urea nitrate, 4.1 UN3370......... I......... 4.1...... 162, A8, A19, None........ 211........ None....... 0.5 kg...... 0.5 kg...... E........ 28, 36
wetted, with N41, N84, W31.
not less than
10 percent
water by mass.
Urea nitrate, 4.1 UN1357......... I......... 4.1...... 23, 39, A8, None........ 211........ None....... 1 kg........ 15 kg....... E........ 28, 36
wetted with not A19, N41, W31.
less than 20
percent water,
by mass.
* * * * * * *
Vinyl acetate, 3 UN1301......... II........ 3........ 387, IB2, T4, 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ C........ 25
stabilized. TP1.
Vinyl bromide, 2.1 UN1085......... .......... 2.1...... 387, N86, T50.. 306......... 304........ 314, 315... Forbidden... 150 kg...... C........ 25, 40
stabilized.
Vinyl butyrate, 3 UN2838......... II........ 3........ 387, IB2, T4, 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ C........ 25
stabilized. TP1.
Vinyl chloride, 2.1 UN1086......... .......... 2.1...... 21, 387, B44, 306......... 304........ 314, 315... Forbidden... 150 kg...... B........ 25, 40
stabilized. N86, T50.
Vinyl ethyl 3 UN1302......... I......... 3........ 387, A3, T11, None........ 201........ 243........ 1 L......... 30 L........ D........ 25
ether, TP2.
stabilized.
Vinyl fluoride, 2.1 UN1860......... .......... 2.1...... 387, N86....... 306......... 304........ 314, 315... Forbidden... 150 kg...... E........ 25, 40
stabilized.
Vinyl isobutyl 3 UN1304......... II........ 3........ 387, IB2, T4, 150......... 202........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ C........ 25
ether, TP1.
stabilized.
Vinyl methyl 2.1 UN1087......... .......... 2.1...... 387, B44, T50.. 306......... 304........ 314, 315... Forbidden... 150 kg...... B........ 25, 40
ether,
stabilized.
* * * * * * *
Vinylidene 3 UN1303......... I......... 3........ 387, T12, TP2, 150......... 201........ 243........ 1 L......... 30 L........ D........ 25, 40
chloride, TP7.
stabilized.
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Vinylpyridines, 6.1 UN3073......... II........ 6.1, 3, 8 387, IB1, T7, 153......... 202........ 243........ 1 L......... 30 L........ B........ 21, 25, 40,
stabilized. TP2, TP13. 52, 100
Vinyltoluenes, 3 UN2618......... III....... 3........ 387, B1, IB3, 150......... 203........ 242........ 60 L........ 220 L....... C........ 25
stabilized. T2, TP1.
* * * * * * *
G............. Water-reactive 4.3 UN3148......... I......... 4.3...... T13, TP2, TP7, None........ 201........ 244........ Forbidden... 1 L......... E........ 13, 40, 148
liquid, n.o.s. TP41, W31.
II........ 4.3...... IB1, T7, TP2, None........ 202........ 243........ 1 L......... 5 L......... E........ 13, 40, 148
TP7, W31.
III....... 4.3...... IB2, T7, TP2, None........ 203........ 242........ 5 L......... 60 L........ E........ 13, 40, 148
TP7, W31.
* * * * * * *
G............. Water-reactive 4.3 UN3131......... I......... 4.3, 8... IB4, IP1, N40, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... D........ 13, 148
solid, T9, TP7, TP33,
corrosive, W31.
n.o.s.
II........ 4.3, 8... IB6, IP2, T3, 151......... 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 85, 148
TP33, W31, W40.
III....... 4.3, 8... IB8, IP4, T1, 151......... 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... E........ 13, 85, 148
TP33, W31.
G............. Water-reactive 4.3 UN3132......... I......... 4.3, 4.1. IB4, N40, W31.. None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... D........ 13, 148
solid,
flammable,
n.o.s.
II........ 4.3, 4.1. IB4, T3, TP33, 151......... 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 148
W31, W40.
III....... 4.3, 4.1. IB6, T1, TP33, 151......... 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... E........ 13, 148
W31.
G............. Water-reactive 4.3 UN2813......... I......... 4.3...... IB4, N40, T9, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 148
solid, n.o.s. TP7, TP33, W32.
II........ 4.3...... B132, IB7, IP2, 151......... 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 148
IP4, T3, TP33,
W31, W40.
III....... 4.3...... B132, IB8, IP4, 151......... 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... E........ 13, 40, 148
T1, TP33, W31.
* * * * * * *
G............. Water-reactive 4.3 UN3135......... I......... 4.3, 4.2. N40, W31....... None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 148
solid, self-
heating, n.o.s.
II........ 4.3, 4.2. IB5, IP2, T3, None........ 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 148
TP33, W31, W40.
............... III....... 4.3, 4.2. IB8, IP4, T1, None........ 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... E........ 13, 148
TP33, W31.
G............. Water-reactive 4.3 UN3134......... I......... 4.3, 6.1. A8, IB4, IP1, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... D........ 13, 148
solid, toxic, N40, W31.
n.o.s.
II........ 4.3, 6.1. IB5, IP2, T3, 151......... 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 85, 148
TP33, W31, W40.
III....... 4.3, 6.1. IB8, IP4, T1, 151......... 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... E........ 13, 85, 148
TP33, W31.
* * * * * * *
Xanthates....... 4.2 UN3342......... II........ 4.2...... IB6, IP2, T3, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... D........ 40
TP33, W31.
III....... 4.2...... IB8, IP3, T1, None........ 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... D........ 40
TP33, W31.
* * * * * * *
Xylyl bromide, 6.1 UN1701......... II........ 6.1...... A3, A6, A7, None........ 340........ None....... Forbidden... 60 L........ D........ 40
liquid. IB2, N33, T7,
TP2, TP13, W31.
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* * * * * * *
Zinc ashes...... 4.3 UN1435......... III....... 4.3...... A1, A19, IB8, 151......... 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... A........ 13, 148
IP4, T1, TP33,
W100.
* * * * * * *
Zinc chloride, 8 UN1840......... III....... 8........ IB3, T4, TP2... 154......... 203........ 241........ 5 L......... 60 L........ A.
solution.
* * * * * * *
Zinc peroxide... 5.1 UN1516......... II........ 5.1...... IB6, IP2, T3, 152......... 212........ 242........ 5 kg........ 25 kg....... C........ 13, 52, 66,
TP33, W100. 75, 148
Zinc phosphide.. 4.3 UN1714......... I......... 4.3, 6.1. A19, N40, W32.. None........ 211........ None....... Forbidden... 15 kg....... E........ 13, 40, 52,
85, 148
Zinc powder or 4.3 UN1436......... I......... 4.3, 4.2. A19, IB4, IP1, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... 15 kg....... A........ 13, 52, 53,
Zinc dust. N40, W31. 148
II........ 4.3, 4.2. A19, IB7, IP2, None........ 212........ 242........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... A........ 13, 52, 53,
T3, TP33, W31, 148
W40.
III....... 4.3, 4.2. IB8, IP4, T1, None........ 213........ 242........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... A........ 13, 52, 53,
TP33, W31. 148
Zirconium 4.1 UN1437......... II........ 4.1...... A19, A20, IB4, None........ 212........ 240........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E.
hydride. N34, T3, TP33,
W31, W40.
* * * * * * *
Zirconium, dry, 4.1 UN2858......... III....... 4.1...... A1, W100....... 151......... 213........ 240........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... A........ 13, 147, 148
coiled wire,
finished metal
sheets, strip
(thinner than
254 microns but
not thinner
than 18
microns).
Zirconium, dry, 4.2 UN2009......... III....... 4.2...... A1, A19, W31... None........ 213........ 240........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... D........ 13, 148
finished
sheets, strip
or coiled wire.
* * * * * * *
Zirconium 4.1 UN1517......... I......... 4.1...... 23, N41, W31... None........ 211........ None....... 1 kg........ 15 kg....... D........ 28, 36
picramate,
wetted with not
less than 20
percent water,
by mass.
Zirconium 4.2 UN2008......... I......... 4.2...... T21, TP7, TP33, None........ 211........ 242........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 13, 148
powder, dry. W31.
II........ 4.2...... A19, A20, IB6, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... D........ 13, 148
IP2, N5, N34,
T3, TP33, W31.
III....... 4.2...... B135, IB8, IP4, None........ 213........ 241........ 25 kg....... 100 kg...... D........ 13, 148
T1, TP33, W31.
Zirconium 4.1 UN1358......... II........ 4.1...... A19, A20, IB6, None........ 212........ 241........ 15 kg....... 50 kg....... E........ 13, 74, 147,
powder, wetted IP2, N34, T3, 148
with not less TP33, W31, W40.
than 25 percent
water (a
visible excess
of water must
be present) (a)
mechanically
produced,
particle size
less than 53
microns; (b)
chemically
produced,
particle size
less than 840
microns.
Zirconium scrap. 4.2 UN1932......... III....... 4.2...... B135, IB8, IP4, None........ 213........ 240........ Forbidden... Forbidden... D........ 13, 148
N34, T1, TP33,
W31.
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13. In Appendix B to Sec. 172.101, the List of Marine Pollutants is
amended by adding six (6) entries in appropriate alphabetical order to
read as follows:
Appendix B to Sec. 172.101--List of Marine Pollutants
* * * * *
List of Marine Pollutants
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S.M.P. (1) Marine pollutant (2)
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* * * * *
Hexanes.
* * * * *
Hypochlorite solutions.
* * * * *
Isoprene, stabilized.
* * * * *
N-Methylaniline.
* * * * *
Methylcyclohexane.
* * * * *
Tripropylene.
* * * * *
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14. In Sec. 172.102:
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a. In paragraph (c)(1):
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1. Revise special provisions 40, 134, and 135;
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2. Add special provisions 157, 181, and 182;
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3. Revise special provisions 238 and 369; and
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4. Add special provisions, 379, 387, and 422.
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b. In paragraph (c)(2), special provisions A210 and A212 are added.
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c. In paragraph (c)(3), special provisions B134 and B135 are added.
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d. In paragraph (c)(4), Table 2--IP Codes is revised.
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e. In paragraph (c)(5), special provision N90 is revised and N92 is
added.
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e. In paragraph (c)(9), special provisions W31, W32, W40, and W100 are
added.
The additions and revisions read as follows:
Sec. 172.102 Special Provisions.
* * * * *
(c) * * *
(1) * * *
40 Polyester resin kits consist of two components: A base material
(either Class 3 or Division 4.1, Packing Group II or III) and an
activator (organic peroxide), each separately packed in an inner
packaging. The organic peroxide must be type D, E, or F, not requiring
temperature control. The components may be placed in the same outer
packaging provided they will not interact dangerously in the event of
leakage. The Packing Group assigned will be II or III, according to the
classification criteria for either Class 3 or Division 4.1, as
appropriate, applied to the base material. Additionally, unless
otherwise excepted in this subchapter, polyester resin kits must be
packaged in specification combination packagings based on the
performance level of the base material contained within the kit.
* * * * *
134 This entry only applies to vehicles powered by wet batteries,
sodium batteries, lithium metal batteries or lithium ion batteries and
equipment powered by wet batteries or sodium batteries that are
transported with these batteries installed.
a. For the purpose of this special provision, vehicles are self-
propelled apparatus designed to carry one or more persons or goods.
Examples of such vehicles are electrically-powered cars, motorcycles,
scooters, three- and four-wheeled vehicles or motorcycles, trucks,
locomotives, bicycles (pedal cycles with an electric motor) and other
vehicles of this type (e.g. self-balancing vehicles or vehicles not
equipped with at least one seating position), lawn tractors, self-
propelled farming and construction equipment, boats, aircraft,
wheelchairs and other mobility aids. This includes vehicles transported
in a packaging. In this case some parts of the vehicle may be detached
from its frame to fit into the packaging.
b. Examples of equipment are lawnmowers, cleaning machines or model
boats and model aircraft. Equipment powered by lithium metal batteries
or lithium ion batteries must be consigned under the entries ``Lithium
metal batteries contained in equipment'' or ``Lithium metal batteries
packed with equipment'' or ``Lithium ion batteries contained in
equipment'' or ``Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment'' as
appropriate.
c. Self-propelled vehicles or equipment that also contain an
internal combustion engine must be consigned under the entries
``Engine, internal combustion, flammable gas powered'' or ``Engine,
internal combustion, flammable liquid powered'' or ``Vehicle, flammable
gas powered'' or ``Vehicle, flammable liquid powered,'' as appropriate.
These entries include hybrid electric vehicles powered by both an
internal combustion engine and batteries. Additionally, self-propelled
vehicles or equipment that contain a fuel cell engine must be consigned
under the entries ``Engine, fuel cell, flammable gas powered'' or
``Engine, fuel cell, flammable liquid powered'' or ``Vehicle, fuel
cell, flammable gas powered'' or ``Vehicle, fuel cell, flammable liquid
powered,'' as appropriate. These entries include hybrid electric
vehicles powered by a fuel cell engine, an internal combustion engine,
and batteries.
135 Internal combustion engines installed in a vehicle must be
consigned under the entries ``Vehicle, flammable gas powered'' or
``Vehicle, flammable liquid powered,'' as appropriate. If a vehicle is
powered by a flammable liquid and a flammable gas internal combustion
engine, it must be consigned under the entry ``Vehicle, flammable gas
powered.'' These entries include hybrid electric vehicles powered by
both an internal combustion engine and wet, sodium or lithium batteries
installed. If a fuel cell engine is installed in a vehicle, the vehicle
must be consigned using the entries ``Vehicle, fuel cell, flammable gas
powered'' or ``Vehicle, fuel cell, flammable liquid powered,'' as
appropriate. These entries include hybrid electric vehicles powered by
a fuel cell, an internal combustion engine, and wet, sodium or lithium
batteries installed. For the purpose of this special provision,
vehicles are self-propelled apparatus designed to carry one or more
persons or goods. Examples of such vehicles are cars, motorcycles,
trucks, locomotives, scooters, three- and four-wheeled vehicles or
motorcycles, lawn tractors, self-propelled farming and construction
equipment, boats and aircraft.
* * * * *
157 When transported as a limited quantity or a consumer commodity,
the maximum net capacity specified in Sec. 173.151(b)(1)(i) of this
subchapter for inner packagings may be increased to 5 kg (11 pounds).
* * * * *
181 When a package contains a combination of lithium batteries
contained in equipment and lithium batteries packed with equipment, the
following requirements apply:
a. The shipper must ensure that all applicable requirements of
Sec. 173.185 are met. The total mass of lithium batteries contained in
any package must not exceed the quantity limits in columns 9A and 9B
for passenger aircraft or cargo aircraft, as applicable;
b. except as provided in Sec. 173.185(c)(3), the package must be
marked ``UN 3091 Lithium metal
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batteries packed with equipment'', or ``UN 3481 Lithium ion batteries
packed with equipment,'' as appropriate. If a package contains both
lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries packed with and
contained in equipment, the package must be marked as required for both
battery types. However, button cell batteries installed in equipment
(including circuit boards) need not be considered; and
c. the shipping paper must indicate ``UN 3091 Lithium metal
batteries packed with equipment'' or ``UN 3481 Lithium ion batteries
packed with equipment,'' as appropriate. If a package contains both
lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries packed with and
contained in equipment, then the shipping paper must indicate both ``UN
3091 Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment'' and ``UN 3481
Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment.''
182 Equipment containing only lithium batteries must be classified
as either UN 3091 or UN 3481.
* * * * *
238 Neutron radiation detectors: a. Neutron radiation detectors
containing non-pressurized boron trifluoride gas in excess of 1 gram
(0.035 ounces) and radiation detection systems containing such neutron
radiation detectors as components may be transported by highway, rail,
vessel, or cargo aircraft in accordance with the following:
a. Each radiation detector must meet the following conditions:
(1) The pressure in each neutron radiation detector must not exceed
105 kPa absolute at 20 [deg]C (68 [deg]F);
(2) The amount of gas must not exceed 13 grams (0.45 ounces) per
detector; and
(3) Each neutron radiation detector must be of welded metal
construction with brazed metal to ceramic feed through assemblies.
These detectors must have a minimum burst pressure of 1800 kPa as
demonstrated by design type qualification testing; and
(4) Each detector must be tested to a 1 x 10-10 cm\3\/s
leaktightness standard before filling.
b. Radiation detectors transported as individual components must be
transported as follows:
(1) They must be packed in a sealed intermediate plastic liner with
sufficient absorbent or adsorbent material to absorb or adsorb the
entire gas contents.
(2) They must be packed in strong outer packagings and the
completed package must be capable of withstanding a 1.8 meter (5.9
feet) drop without leakage of gas contents from detectors.
(3) The total amount of gas from all detectors per outer packaging
must not exceed 52 grams (1.83 ounces).
c. Completed neutron radiation detection systems containing
detectors meeting the conditions of paragraph a(1) of this special
provision must be transported as follows:
(1) The detectors must be contained in a strong sealed outer
casing;
(2) The casing must contain include sufficient absorbent or
adsorbent material to absorb or adsorb the entire gas contents;
(3) The completed system must be packed in strong outer packagings
capable of withstanding a 1.8 meter (5.9 feet) drop test without
leakage unless a system's outer casing affords equivalent protection.
d. Except for transportation by aircraft, neutron radiation
detectors and radiation detection systems containing such detectors
transported in accordance with paragraph a. of this special provision
are not subject to the labeling and placarding requirements of part 172
of this subchapter.
e. When transported by highway, rail, vessel, or as cargo on an
aircraft, neutron radiation detectors containing not more than 1 gram
of boron trifluoride, including those with solder glass joints are not
subject to any other requirements of this subchapter provided they meet
the requirements in paragraph a(1) of this special provision and are
packed in accordance with paragraph a(2) of this special provision.
Radiation detection systems containing such detectors are not subject
to any other requirements of this subchapter provided they are packed
in accordance with paragraph a(3) of this special provision.
* * * * *
369 In accordance with Sec. 173.2a, this radioactive material in
an excepted package possessing corrosive properties is classified in
Division 6.1 with a radioactive material and corrosive subsidiary risk.
Uranium hexafluoride may be classified under this entry only if the
conditions of Sec. Sec. 173.420(a)(4) and (6), 173.420(d), 173.421(b)
and (d), and, for fissile-excepted material, the conditions of 173.453
of this subchapter are met. In addition to the provisions applicable to
the transport of Division 6.1 substances, the provisions of Sec. Sec.
173.421(c), and 173.443(a) of this subchapter apply. In addition,
packages shall be legibly and durably marked with an identification of
the consignor, the consignee, or both. No Class 7 label is required to
be displayed. The consignor shall be in possession of a copy of each
applicable certificate when packages include fissile material excepted
by competent authority approval. When a consignment is undeliverable,
the consignment shall be placed in a safe location and the appropriate
competent authority shall be informed as soon as possible and a request
made for instructions on further action. If it is evident that a
package of radioactive material, or conveyance carrying unpackaged
radioactive material, is leaking, or if it is suspected that the
package, or conveyance carrying unpackaged material, may have leaked,
the requirements of Sec. 173.443(e) of this subchapter apply.
* * * * *
379 When offered for transport by highway, rail, or cargo vessel,
anhydrous ammonia adsorbed or absorbed on a solid contained in ammonia
dispensing systems or receptacles intended to form part of such systems
is not subject to the requirements of this subchapter if the following
conditions in this provision are met. In addition to meeting the
conditions in this provision, transport on cargo aircraft only may be
authorized with prior approval of the Associate Administrator.
a. The adsorption or absorption presents the following properties:
(1) The pressure at a temperature of 20 [deg]C (68 [deg]F) in the
receptacle is less than 0.6 bar (60 kPa);
(2) The pressure at a temperature of 35 [deg]C (95 [deg]F) in the
receptacle is less than 1 bar (100 kPa);
(3) The pressure at a temperature of 85 [deg]C (185 [deg]F) in the
receptacle is less than 12 bar (1200 kPa).
b. The adsorbent or absorbent material shall not meet the
definition or criteria for inclusion in Classes 1 to 8;
c. The maximum contents of a receptacle shall be 10 kg of ammonia;
and
d. Receptacles containing adsorbed or absorbed ammonia shall meet
the following conditions:
(1) Receptacles shall be made of a material compatible with ammonia
as specified in ISO 11114-1:2012 (IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this
subchapter);
(2) Receptacles and their means of closure shall be hermetically
sealed and able to contain the generated ammonia;
(3) Each receptacle shall be able to withstand the pressure
generated at 85 [deg]C (185 [deg]F) with a volumetric expansion no
greater than 0.1%;
(4) Each receptacle shall be fitted with a device that allows for
gas evacuation once pressure exceeds 15 bar (1500 kPa) without violent
rupture, explosion or projection; and
(5) Each receptacle shall be able to withstand a pressure of 20 bar
(2000
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kPa) without leakage when the pressure relief device is deactivated.
e. When offered for transport in an ammonia dispenser, the
receptacles shall be connected to the dispenser in such a way that the
assembly is guaranteed to have the same strength as a single
receptacle.
f. The properties of mechanical strength mentioned in this special
provision shall be tested using a prototype of a receptacle and/or
dispenser filled to nominal capacity, by increasing the temperature
until the specified pressures are reached.
g. The test results shall be documented, shall be traceable, and
shall be made available to a representative of the Department upon
request.
* * * * *
387 When materials are stabilized by temperature control, the
provisions of Sec. 173.21(f) apply. When chemical stabilization is
employed, the person offering the material for transport shall ensure
that the level of stabilization is sufficient to prevent the material
as packaged from dangerous polymerization at 50 [deg]C
(122[emsp14][deg]F). If chemical stabilization becomes ineffective at
lower temperatures within the anticipated duration of transport,
temperature control is required and is forbidden by aircraft. In making
this determination factors to be taken into consideration include, but
are not limited to, the capacity and geometry of the packaging and the
effect of any insulation present, the temperature of the material when
offered for transport, the duration of the journey, and the ambient
temperature conditions typically encountered in the journey
(considering also the season of year), the effectiveness and other
properties of the stabilizer employed, applicable operational controls
imposed by regulation (e.g., requirements to protect from sources of
heat, including other cargo carried at a temperature above ambient) and
any other relevant factors.
* * * * *
422 When labelling is required, the label to be used must be the
label shown in Sec. 172.447. Labels conforming to requirements in
place on December 31, 2016 may continue to be used until December 31,
2018. When a placard is displayed, the placard must be the placard
shown in Sec. 172.560.
* * * * *
(2) * * *
A210 This substance is forbidden for transport by air. It may be
transported on cargo aircraft only with the prior approval of the
Associate Administrator.
* * * * *
A212 ``UN 2031, Nitric acid, other than red fuming, with more than
20% and less than 65% nitric acid'' intended for use in sterilization
devices only, may be transported on passenger aircraft irrespective of
the indication of ``forbidden'' in columns (9A) of the Sec. 172.101
table provided that:
a. Each inner packaging contains not more than 30 mL;
b. Each inner packaging is contained in a sealed leak-proof
intermediate packaging with sufficient absorbent material capable of
containing the contents of the inner packaging;
c. Intermediate packagings are securely packed in an outer
packaging of a type permitted by Sec. 173.158(g) which meet the
requirements of part 178 of the HMR at the Packing Group I performance
level;
d. The maximum quantity of nitric acid in the package does not
exceed 300 mL; and
e. Transport in accordance with this special provision must be
noted on the shipping paper.
* * * * *
(3) * * *
B134 For Large Packagings offered for transport by vessel, flexible
or fibre inner packagings shall be sift-proof and water-resistant or
shall be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner.
B135 For Large Packagings offered for transport by vessel, flexible
or fibre inner packagings shall be hermetically sealed.
* * * * *
(4) * * *
Table 2--IP Codes
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IP code
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IP1......................... IBCs must be packed in closed freight
containers or a closed transport vehicle.
IP2......................... When IBCs other than metal or rigid
plastics IBCs are used, they must be
offered for transportation in a closed
freight container or a closed transport
vehicle.
IP3......................... Flexible IBCs must be sift-proof and water-
resistant or must be fitted with a sift-
proof and water-resistant liner.
IP4......................... Flexible, fiberboard or wooden IBCs must
be sift-proof and water-resistant or be
fitted with a sift-proof and water-
resistant liner.
IP5......................... IBCs must have a device to allow venting.
The inlet to the venting device must be
located in the vapor space of the IBC
under maximum filling conditions.
IP6......................... Non-specification bulk bins are
authorized.
IP7......................... For UN identification numbers 1327, 1363,
1364, 1365, 1386, 1841, 2211, 2217, 2793
and 3314, IBCs are not required to meet
the IBC performance tests specified in
part 178, subpart N of this subchapter.
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 hydrostatic 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).
IP13........................ Transportation by vessel in IBCs is
prohibited.
IP14........................ Air must be eliminated from the vapor
space by nitrogen or other means.
IP15........................ For UN2031 with more than 55% nitric acid,
rigid plastic IBCs and composite IBCs
with a rigid plastic inner receptacle are
authorized for two years from the date of
IBC manufacture.
IP16........................ IBCs of type 31A and 31N are only
authorized if approved by the Associate
Administrator.
IP19........................ For UN identification numbers 3531, 3532,
3533, and 3534, IBCs must be designed and
constructed to permit the release of gas
or vapor to prevent a build-up of
pressure that could rupture the IBCs in
the event of loss of stabilization.
IP20........................ Dry sodium cyanide or potassium cyanide is
also permitted in siftproof, water-
resistant, fiberboard IBCs when
transported in closed freight containers
or transport vehicles.
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* * * * *
(5) * * *
N90 Metal packagings are not authorized. Packagings of other
material with a small amount of metal, for example metal closures or
other metal fittings such as those mentioned in part 178 of this
subchapter, are not considered metal packagings. Packagings of other
material constructed with a small amount of metal must be designed such
that the hazardous material does not contact the metal.
* * * * *
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N92 Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 173.24(g), packagings
shall be designed and constructed to permit the release of gas or vapor
to prevent a build-up of pressure that could rupture the packagings in
the event of loss of stabilization.
* * * * *
(9) * * *
W31 Packagings must be hermetically sealed.
W32 Packagings shall be hermetically sealed, except for solid fused
material.
W40 Bags are not allowed.
* * * * *
W100 Flexible, fibreboard or wooden packagings must be sift-proof
and water-resistant or must be fitted with a sift-proof and water-
resistant liner.
* * * * *
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15. In Sec. 172.407, paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (iii) are revised to
read as follows:
Sec. 172.407 Label specifications.
* * * * *
(c) * * *
(1) * * *
(i) If the size of the package so requires, the dimensions of the
label and its features may be reduced proportionally provided the
symbol and other elements of the label remain clearly visible.
* * * * *
(iii) Transitional exception--For domestic transportation, a label
in conformance with the requirements of this paragraph in effect on
December 31, 2014, may continue to be used until December 31, 2018.
* * * * *
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16. Section 172.447 is added to read as follows:
Sec. 172.447 LITHIUM BATTERY label.
(a) Except for size and color, the LITHIUM BATTERY label must be as
follows:
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[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP07SE16.000
(b) In addition to complying with Sec. 172.407, the background on
the LITHIUM BATTERY label must be white with seven black vertical
stripes on the top half. The black vertical stripes must be spaced, so
that, visually, they appear equal in width to the six white spaces
between them. The lower half of the label must be white with the symbol
(battery group, one broken and emitting flame) and class number ``9''
underlined and centered at the bottom in black.
(c) Labels conforming to requirements in place on December 31, 2016
may continue to be used until December 31, 2018.
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17. In Sec. 172.505, paragraph (b) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 172.505 Placarding for subsidiary hazards.
* * * * *
(b) In addition to the RADIOACTIVE placard which may be required by
Sec. 172.504(e), each transport vehicle, portable tank or freight
container that contains 454 kg (1,001 pounds) or more gross weight of
non-fissile, fissile-excepted, or fissile uranium hexafluoride must be
placarded with a CORROSIVE placard and a POISON placard on each side
and each end.
* * * * *
PART 173--SHIPPERS--GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENTS AND
PACKAGINGS
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18. The authority citation for part 173 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and
1.97.
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19. In Sec. 173.4a, paragraph (e)(3) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 173.4a Excepted quantities.
* * * * *
(e) * * *
(3) Each inner packaging must be securely packed in an intermediate
packaging with cushioning material in such a way that, under normal
conditions of transport, it cannot break, be punctured or leak its
contents. The completed package as prepared for transport must
completely contain the contents in case of breakage or leakage,
regardless of package orientation. For liquid hazardous materials, the
intermediate or outer packaging must contain sufficient absorbent
material that:
(i) Will absorb the entire contents of the inner packaging.
(ii) Will not react dangerously with the material or reduce the
integrity or function of the packaging materials.
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(iii) When placed in the intermediate packaging, the absorbent
material may be the cushioning material.
* * * * *
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20. In Sec. 173.9, paragraph (e) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 173.9 Transport vehicles or freight containers containing lading
which has been fumigated.
* * * * *
(e) FUMIGANT marking. (1) The FUMIGANT marking must consist of
black letters on a white background that is a rectangle at least 400 mm
(15.75 inches) wide and at least 300 mm (11.8 inches) high as measured
to the outside of the lines forming the border of the marking. The
minimum width of the line forming the border must be 2 mm and the text
on the marking must not be less than 25 mm high. Except for size and
color, the FUMIGANT marking must be as shown in the following figure.
Where dimensions are not specified, all features shall be in
approximate proportion to those shown.
(i) The marking, and all required information, must be capable of
withstanding, without deterioration or a substantial reduction in
effectiveness, a 30-day exposure to open weather conditions.
(ii) [Reserved]
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[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP07SE16.001
BILLING CODE 4910-60-C
(2) The ``*'' shall be replaced with the technical name of the
fumigant.
* * * * *
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21. In Sec. 173.21, revise paragraph (f) to read as follows:
Sec. 173.21 Forbidden materials and packages.
* * * * *
(f) A package containing a material which is likely to decompose
with a self-accelerated decomposition temperature (SADT) or a self-
accelerated polymerization temperature (SAPT) of 50 [deg]C
(122[emsp14][deg]F) or less, with an evolution of a dangerous quantity
of heat or gas when decomposing or polymerizing, unless the material is
stabilized or inhibited in a manner to preclude such evolution. The
SADT and SAPT may be determined by any of the test methods described in
Part II of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of
this subchapter).
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(1) A package meeting the criteria of paragraph (f) of this section
may be required to be shipped under controlled temperature conditions.
The control temperature and emergency temperature for a package shall
be as specified in the table in this paragraph based upon the SADT or
SAPT of the material. The control temperature is the temperature above
which a package of the material may not be offered for transportation
or transported. The emergency temperature is the temperature at which,
due to imminent danger, emergency measures must be initiated.
Sec. 173.21 Table--Derivation of Control and Emergency Temperature
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Control Emergency
SADT/SAPT \1\ temperatures temperature
------------------------------------------------------------------------
SADT/SAPT <=20 [deg]C (68 20 [deg]C (36 10 [deg]C (18
[deg]F). [deg]F) below [deg]F) below
SADT/SAPT. SADT/SAPT.
20 [deg]C (68 [deg]F) =48.......... .............. .............. >=8........... OP7 ........... ........... 2
Acetyl acetone peroxide [as a UN3106 <=32................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... 21
paste].
Acetyl cyclohexanesulfonyl UN3112 <=82................. .............. .............. .............. >=12.......... OP4 -10 0 ...........
peroxide.
Acetyl cyclohexanesulfonyl UN3115 <=32................. .............. >=68.......... .............. .............. OP7 -10 0 ...........
peroxide.
tert-Amyl hydroperoxide.......... UN3107 <=88................. >=6........... .............. .............. >=6........... OP8 ........... ........... ...........
tert-Amyl peroxyacetate.......... UN3105 <=62................. >=38.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
tert-Amyl peroxybenzoate......... UN3103 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
tert-Amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate UN3115 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 20 25 ...........
tert-Amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexyl UN3105 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
carbonate.
tert-Amyl peroxy isopropyl UN3103 <=77................. >=23.......... .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
carbonate.
tert-Amyl peroxyneodecanoate..... UN3115 <=77................. .............. >=23.......... .............. .............. OP7 0 10 ...........
tert-Amyl peroxyneodecanoate..... UN3119 <=47................. >=53.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 0 10 ...........
tert-Amyl peroxypivalate......... UN3113 <=77................. .............. >=23.......... .............. .............. OP5 10 15 ...........
tert-Amyl peroxypivalate......... UN3119 <=32................. >=68.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 10 15 ...........
tert-Amyl peroxy-3,5,5- UN3105 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
trimethylhexanoate.
tert-Butyl cumyl peroxide........ UN3109 >42-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... 9
tert-Butyl cumyl peroxide........ UN3108 <=52................. .............. .............. >=48.......... .............. OP8 ........... ........... 9
n-Butyl-4,4-di-(tert- UN3103 >52-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)valerate.
n-Butyl-4,4-di-(tert- UN3108 <=52................. .............. .............. >=48.......... .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)valerate.
tert-Butyl hydroperoxide......... UN3103 >79-90............... .............. .............. .............. >=10.......... OP5 ........... ........... 13
tert-Butyl hydroperoxide......... UN3105 <=80................. >=20.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... 4, 13
tert-Butyl hydroperoxide......... UN3107 <=79................. .............. .............. .............. >14........... OP8 ........... ........... 13, 16
tert-Butyl hydroperoxide......... UN3109 <=72................. .............. .............. .............. >=28.......... OP8 ........... ........... 13
tert-Butyl hydroperoxide [and] Di- UN3103 <82 + >9............. .............. .............. .............. >=7........... OP5 ........... ........... 13
tert-butylperoxide.
tert-Butyl monoperoxymaleate..... UN3102 >52-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
tert-Butyl monoperoxymaleate..... UN3103 <=52................. >=48.......... .............. .............. .............. OP6 ........... ........... ...........
tert-Butyl monoperoxymaleate..... UN3108 <=52................. .............. .............. >=48.......... .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
tert-Butyl monoperoxymaleate [as UN3108 <=52................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
a paste].
tert-Butyl peroxyacetate......... UN3101 >52-77............... >=23.......... .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
tert-Butyl peroxyacetate......... UN3103 >32-52............... >=48.......... .............. .............. .............. OP6 ........... ........... ...........
tert-Butyl peroxyacetate......... UN3109 <=32................. .............. >=68.......... .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate........ UN3103 >77-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate........ UN3105 >52-77............... >=23.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... 1
tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate........ UN3106 <=52................. .............. .............. >=48.......... .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate........ UN3109 <=32................. >=68.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
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tert-Butyl peroxybutyl fumarate.. UN3105 <=52................. >=48.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
tert-Butyl peroxycrotonate....... UN3105 <=77................. >=23.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
tert-Butyl peroxydiethylacetate.. UN3113 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 20 25 ...........
tert-Butyl peroxy-2- UN3113 >52-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP6 20 25 ...........
ethylhexanoate.
tert-Butyl peroxy-2- UN3117 >32-52............... .............. >=48.......... .............. .............. OP8 30 35 ...........
ethylhexanoate.
tert-Butyl peroxy-2- UN3118 <=52................. .............. .............. >=48.......... .............. OP8 20 25 ...........
ethylhexanoate.
tert-Butyl peroxy-2- UN3119 <=32................. .............. >=68.......... .............. .............. OP8 40 45 ...........
ethylhexanoate.
tert-Butyl peroxy-2- UN3106 <=12 + <=14.......... >=14.......... .............. >=60.......... .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
ethylhexanoate [and] 2,2-di-
(tert-Butylperoxy)butane.
tert-Butyl peroxy-2- UN3115 <=31 + <=36.......... .............. >=33.......... .............. .............. OP7 35 40 ...........
ethylhexanoate [and] 2,2-di-
(tert-Butylperoxy)butane.
tert-Butyl peroxy-2- UN3105 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
ethylhexylcarbonate.
tert-Butyl peroxyisobutyrate..... UN3111 >52-77............... .............. >=23.......... .............. .............. OP5 15 20 ...........
tert-Butyl peroxyisobutyrate..... UN3115 <=52................. .............. >=48.......... .............. .............. OP7 15 20 ...........
tert-Butylperoxy UN3103 <=77................. >=23.......... .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
isopropylcarbonate.
1-(2-tert-Butylperoxy isopropyl)- UN3105 <=77................. >=23.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
3-isopropenylbenzene.
1-(2-tert-Butylperoxy isopropyl)- UN3108 <=42................. .............. .............. >=58.......... .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
3-isopropenylbenzene.
tert-Butyl peroxy-2- UN3103 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
methylbenzoate.
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate.... UN3115 >77-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 -5 5 ...........
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate.... UN3115 <=77................. .............. >=23.......... .............. .............. OP7 0 10 ...........
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate [as UN3119 <=52................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 0 10 ...........
a stable dispersion in water].
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate [as UN3118 <=42................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 0 10 ...........
a stable dispersion in water
(frozen)].
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate.... UN3119 <=32................. >=68.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 0 10 ...........
tert-Butyl peroxyneoheptanoate... UN3115 <=77................. >=23.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 0 10 ...........
tert-Butyl peroxyneoheptanoate UN3117 <=42................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 0 10 ...........
[as a stable dispersion in
water].
tert-Butyl peroxypivalate........ UN3113 >67-77............... >=23.......... .............. .............. .............. OP5 0 10 ...........
tert-Butyl peroxypivalate........ UN3115 >27-67............... .............. >=33.......... .............. .............. OP7 0 10 ...........
tert-Butyl peroxypivalate........ UN3119 <=27................. .............. >=73.......... .............. .............. OP8 30 35 ...........
tert-Butylperoxy stearylcarbonate UN3106 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
tert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5- UN3105 >37-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
trimethylhexanoate.
tert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5- UN3106 <=42................. .............. .............. >=58.......... .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
trimethlyhexanoate.
tert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5- UN3109 <=37................. .............. >=63.......... .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
trimethylhexanoate.
3-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid....... UN3102 >57-86............... .............. .............. >=14.......... .............. OP1 ........... ........... ...........
3-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid....... UN3106 <=57................. .............. .............. >=3........... >=40.......... OP7 ........... ........... ...........
3-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid....... UN3106 <=77................. .............. .............. >=6........... >=17.......... OP7 ........... ........... ...........
Cumyl hydroperoxide.............. UN3107 >90-98............... <=10.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... 13
Cumyl hydroperoxide.............. UN3109 <=90................. >=10.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... 13, 15
Cumyl peroxyneodecanoate......... UN3115 <=87................. >=13.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 -10 0 ...........
Cumyl peroxyneodecanoate......... UN3115 <=77................. .............. >=23.......... .............. .............. OP7 -10 0 ...........
Cumyl peroxyneodecanoate [as a UN3119 <=52................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 -10 0 ...........
stable dispersion in water].
Cumyl peroxyneoheptanoate........ UN3115 <=77................. >=23.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 -10 0 ...........
Cumyl peroxypivalate............. UN3115 <=77................. .............. >=23.......... .............. .............. OP7 -5 5 ...........
Cyclohexanone peroxide(s)........ UN3104 <=91................. .............. .............. .............. >=9........... OP6 ........... ........... 13
Cyclohexanone peroxide(s)........ UN3105 <=72................. >=28.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... 5
Cyclohexanone peroxide(s) [as a UN3106 <=72................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... 5, 21
paste].
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Cyclohexanone peroxide(s)........ Exempt <=32................. .............. >68........... .............. .............. Exempt ........... ........... 29
Diacetone alcohol peroxides...... UN3115 <=57................. .............. >=26.......... .............. >=8........... OP7 40 45 5
Diacetyl peroxide................ UN3115 <=27................. .............. >=73.......... .............. .............. OP7 20 25 8,13
Di-tert-amyl peroxide............ UN3107 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
([3R- (3R, 5aS, 6S, 8aS, 9R, 10R, UN3106 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
12S, 12aR**)]-Decahydro-10-
methoxy-3, 6, 9-trimethyl-3, 12-
epoxy-12H-pyrano [4, 3- j]-1, 2-
benzodioxepin).
2,2-Di-(tert-amylperoxy)-butane.. UN3105 <=57................. >=43.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
1,1-Di-(tert- UN3103 <=82................. >=18.......... .............. .............. .............. OP6 ........... ........... ...........
amylperoxy)cyclohexane.
Dibenzoyl peroxide............... UN3102 >52-100.............. .............. .............. <=48.......... .............. OP2 ........... ........... 3
Dibenzoyl peroxide............... UN3102 >77-94............... .............. .............. .............. >=6........... OP4 ........... ........... 3
Dibenzoyl peroxide............... UN3104 <=77................. .............. .............. .............. >=23.......... OP6 ........... ........... ...........
Dibenzoyl peroxide............... UN3106 <=62................. .............. .............. >=28.......... >=10.......... OP7 ........... ........... ...........
Dibenzoyl peroxide [as a paste].. UN3106 >52-62............... .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... 21
Dibenzoyl peroxide............... UN3106 >35-52............... .............. .............. >=48.......... .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
Dibenzoyl peroxide............... UN3107 >36-42............... >=18.......... .............. .............. <=40.......... OP8 ........... ........... ...........
Dibenzoyl peroxide [as a paste].. UN3108 <=56.5............... .............. .............. .............. >=15.......... OP8 ........... ........... ...........
Dibenzoyl peroxide [as a paste].. UN3108 <=52................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... 21
Dibenzoyl peroxide [as a stable UN3109 <=42................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
dispersion in water].
Dibenzoyl peroxide............... Exempt <=35................. .............. .............. >=65.......... .............. Exempt ........... ........... 29
Di-(4-tert- UN3114 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP6 30 35 ...........
butylcyclohexyl)peroxydicarbonat
e.
Di-(4-tert- UN3119 <=42................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 30 35 ...........
butylcyclohexyl)peroxydicarbonat
e [as a stable dispersion in
water].
Di-tert-butyl peroxide........... UN3107 >52-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
Di-tert-butyl peroxide........... UN3109 <=52................. .............. >=48.......... .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... 24
Di-tert-butyl peroxyazelate...... UN3105 <=52................. >=48.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
2,2-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)butane.. UN3103 <=52................. >=48.......... .............. .............. .............. OP6 ........... ........... ...........
1,6-Di-(tert- UN3103 <=72................. >=28.......... .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxycarbonyloxy)hexane.
1,1-Di-(tert- UN3101 >80-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)cyclohexane.
1,1-Di-(tert- UN3103 >52-80............... >=20.......... .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)cyclohexane.
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)- UN3103 <=72................. .............. >=28.......... .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... 30
cyclohexane.
1,1-Di-(tert- UN3105 >42-52............... >=48.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)cyclohexane.
1,1-Di-(tert- UN3106 <=42................. >=13.......... .............. >=45.......... .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)cyclohexane.
1,1-Di-(tert- UN3107 <=27................. >=25.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... 22
butylperoxy)cyclohexane.
1,1-Di-(tert- UN3109 <=42................. >=58.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)cyclohexane.
1,1-Di-(tert-Butylperoxy) UN3109 <=37................. >=63.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
cyclohexane.
1,1-Di-(tert- UN3109 <=25................. >=25.......... >=50.......... .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)cyclohexane.
1,1-Di-(tert- UN3109 <=13................. >=13.......... >=74.......... .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)cyclohexane.
Di-n-butyl peroxydicarbonate..... UN3115 >27-52............... .............. >=48.......... .............. .............. OP7 -15 -5 ...........
Di-n-butyl peroxydicarbonate..... UN3117 <=27................. .............. >=73.......... .............. .............. OP8 -10 0 ...........
Di-n-butyl peroxydicarbonate [as UN3118 <=42................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 -15 -5 ...........
a stable dispersion in water
(frozen)].
Di-sec-butyl peroxydicarbonate... UN3113 >52-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP4 -20 -10 6
Di-sec-butyl peroxydicarbonate... UN3115 <=52................. .............. >=48.......... .............. .............. OP7 -15 -5 ...........
Di-(tert-butylperoxyisopropyl) UN3106 >42-100.............. .............. .............. <=57.......... .............. OP7 ........... ........... 1, 9
benzene(s).
Di-(tert-butylperoxyisopropyl) Exempt <=42................. .............. .............. >=58.......... .............. Exempt ........... ........... ...........
benzene(s).
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Di-(tert-butylperoxy)phthalate... UN3105 >42-52............... >=48.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
Di-(tert-butylperoxy)phthalate UN3106 <=52................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... 21
[as a paste].
Di-(tert-butylperoxy)phthalate... UN3107 <=42................. >=58.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
2,2-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)propane. UN3105 <=52................. >=48.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
2,2-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)propane. UN3106 <=42................. >=13.......... .............. >=45.......... .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5- UN3101 >90-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
trimethylcyclohexane.
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5- UN3103 >57-90............... >=10.......... .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
trimethylcyclohexane.
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5- UN3103 <=77................. .............. >=23.......... .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
trimethylcyclohexane.
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5- UN3103 <=90................. .............. >=10.......... .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... 30
trimethylcyclohexane.
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5- UN3110 <=57................. .............. .............. >=43.......... .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
trimethylcyclohexane.
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5- UN3107 <=57................. >=43.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
trimethylcyclohexane.
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5- UN3107 <=32................. >=26.......... >=42.......... .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
trimethylcyclohexane.
Dicetyl peroxydicarbonate........ UN3120 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 30 35 ...........
Dicetyl peroxydicarbonate [as a UN3119 <=42................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 30 35 ...........
stable dispersion in water].
Di-4-chlorobenzoyl peroxide...... UN3102 <=77................. .............. .............. .............. >=23.......... OP5 ........... ........... ...........
Di-4-chlorobenzoyl peroxide...... Exempt <=32................. .............. .............. >=68.......... .............. Exempt ........... ........... 29
Di-2,4-dichlorobenzoyl peroxide UN3118 <=52................. .............. .............. .............. OP8........... 20 25 ........... ...........
[as a paste].
Di-4-chlorobenzoyl peroxide [as a UN3106 <=52................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... 21
paste].
Dicumyl peroxide................. UN3110 >52-100.............. .............. .............. <=48.......... .............. OP8 ........... ........... 9
Dicumyl peroxide................. Exempt <=52................. .............. .............. >=48.......... .............. Exempt ........... ........... 29
Dicyclohexyl peroxydicarbonate... UN3112 >91-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP3 10 15 ...........
Dicyclohexyl peroxydicarbonate... UN3114 <=91................. .............. .............. .............. >=9........... OP5 10 15 ...........
Dicyclohexyl peroxydicarbonate UN3119 <=42................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 15 20 ...........
[as a stable dispersion in
water].
Didecanoyl peroxide.............. UN3114 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP6 30 35 ...........
2,2-Di-(4,4-di(tert- UN3106 <=42................. .............. .............. >=58.......... .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)cyclohexyl)propane.
2,2-Di-(4,4-di(tert- UN3107 <=22................. .............. >=78.......... .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)cyclohexyl)propane.
Di-2,4-dichlorobenzoyl peroxide.. UN3102 <=77................. .............. .............. .............. >=23.......... OP5 ........... ........... ...........
Di-2,4-dichlorobenzoyl peroxide UN3106 <=52................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
[as a paste with silicone oil].
Di-(2-ethoxyethyl) UN3115 <=52................. .............. >=48.......... .............. .............. OP7 -10 0 ...........
peroxydicarbonate.
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) UN3113 >77-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 -20 -10 ...........
peroxydicarbonate.
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) UN3115 <=77................. .............. >=23.......... .............. .............. OP7 -15 -5 ...........
peroxydicarbonate.
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) UN3119 <=62................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 -15 -5 ...........
peroxydicarbonate [as a stable
dispersion in water].
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) UN3119 <=52................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 -15 -5 ...........
peroxydicarbonate [as a stable
dispersion in water].
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) UN3120 <=52................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 -15 -5 ...........
peroxydicarbonate [as a stable
dispersion in water (frozen)].
2,2-Dihydroperoxypropane......... UN3102 <=27................. .............. .............. >=73.......... .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
Di-(1-hydroxycyclohexyl)peroxide. UN3106 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
Diisobutyryl peroxide............ UN3111 >32-52............... .............. >=48.......... .............. .............. OP5 -20 -10 ...........
Diisobutyryl peroxide............ UN3115 <=32................. .............. >=68.......... .............. .............. OP7 -20 -10 ...........
Diisopropylbenzene UN3106 <=82................. >=5........... .............. .............. >=5........... OP7 ........... ........... 17
dihydroperoxide.
Diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate.... UN3112 >52-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP2 -15 -5 ...........
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Diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate.... UN3115 <=52................. .............. >=48.......... .............. .............. OP7 -20 -10 ...........
Diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate.... UN3115 <=32................. >=68.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 -15 -5 ...........
Dilauroyl peroxide............... UN3106 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
Dilauroyl peroxide [as a stable UN3109 <=42................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
dispersion in water].
Di-(3-methoxybutyl) UN3115 <=52................. .............. >=48.......... .............. .............. OP7 -5 5 ...........
peroxydicarbonate.
Di-(2-methylbenzoyl)peroxide..... UN3112 <=87................. .............. .............. .............. >=13.......... OP5 30 35 ...........
Di-(4-methylbenzoyl)peroxide [as UN3106 <=52................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
a paste with silicone oil].
Di-(3-methylbenzoyl) peroxide + UN3115 <=20 +............... .............. >=58.......... .............. .............. OP7 35 40 ...........
Benzoyl (3-methylbenzoyl)
peroxide + Dibenzoyl peroxide.
............... <=18 + <=4........... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ........... ........... ...........
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di- UN3102 >82-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
(benzoylperoxy)hexane.
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di- UN3106 <=82................. .............. .............. >=18.......... .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
(benzoylperoxy)hexane.
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di- UN3104 <=82................. .............. .............. .............. >=18.......... OP5 ........... ........... ...........
(benzoylperoxy)hexane.
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert- UN3103 >90-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)hexane.
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert- UN3105 >52-90............... >=10.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)hexane.
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert- UN3108 <=77................. .............. .............. >=23.......... .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)hexane.
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert- UN3109 <=52................. >=48.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)hexane.
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert- UN3108 <=47................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)hexane [as a paste].
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert- UN3101 >86-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)hexyne-3.
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert- UN3103 >52-86............... >=14.......... .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)hexyne-3.
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert- UN3106 <=52................. .............. .............. >=48.......... .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)hexyne-3.
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(2- UN3113 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 20 25 ...........
ethylhexanoylperoxy)hexane.
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5- UN3104 <=82................. .............. .............. .............. >=18.......... OP6 ........... ........... ...........
dihydroperoxyhexane.
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(3,5,5- UN3105 <=77................. >=23.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
trimethylhexanoylperoxy)hexane.
1,1-Dimethyl-3- UN3117 <=52................. >=48.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 0 10 ...........
hydroxybutylperoxyneoheptanoate.
Dimyristyl peroxydicarbonate..... UN3116 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 20 25 ...........
Dimyristyl peroxydicarbonate [as UN3119 <=42................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 20 25 ...........
a stable dispersion in water].
Di-(2- UN3115 <=52................. >=48.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 -10 0 ...........
neodecanoylperoxyisopropyl)benze
ne.
Di-(2-neodecanoyl- UN3119 <=42................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 -15 -5 ...........
peroxyisopropyl) benzene, as
stable dispersion in water.
Di-n-nonanoyl peroxide........... UN3116 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 0 10 ...........
Di-n-octanoyl peroxide........... UN3114 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 10 15 ...........
Di-(2- UN3102 >85-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
phenoxyethyl)peroxydicarbonate.
Di-(2- UN3106 <=85................. .............. .............. .............. >=15.......... OP7 ........... ........... ...........
phenoxyethyl)peroxydicarbonate.
Dipropionyl peroxide............. UN3117 <=27................. .............. >=73.......... .............. .............. OP8 15 20 ...........
Di-n-propyl peroxydicarbonate.... UN3113 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP3 -25 -15 ...........
Di-n-propyl peroxydicarbonate.... UN3113 <=77................. .............. >=23.......... .............. .............. OP5 -20 -10 ...........
Disuccinic acid peroxide......... UN3102 >72-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP4 ........... ........... 18
Disuccinic acid peroxide......... UN3116 <=72................. .............. .............. .............. >=28.......... OP7 10 15 ...........
Di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl) UN3115 >52-82............... >=18.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 0 10 ...........
peroxide.
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Di-(3,5,5- UN3119 <=52................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 10 15 ...........
trimethylhexanoyl)peroxide [as a
stable dispersion in water].
Di-(3,5,5- UN3119 <=38................. >=62.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 20 25 ...........
trimethylhexanoyl)peroxide.
Ethyl 3,3-di-(tert- UN3105 <=67................. >=33.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
amylperoxy)butyrate.
Ethyl 3,3-di-(tert- UN3103 >77-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)butyrate.
Ethyl 3,3-di-(tert- UN3105 <=77................. >=23.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)butyrate.
Ethyl 3,3-di-(tert- UN3106 <=52................. .............. .............. >=48.......... .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxy)butyrate.
1-(2-ethylhexanoylperoxy)-1,3- UN3115 <=52................. >=45.......... >=10.......... .............. .............. OP7 -20 -10 ...........
Dimethylbutyl peroxypivalate.
tert-Hexyl peroxyneodecanoate.... UN3115 <=71................. >=29.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 0 10 ...........
tert-Hexyl peroxypivalate........ UN3115 <=72................. .............. >=28.......... .............. .............. OP7 10 15 ...........
3-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylbutyl UN3115 <=77................. >=23.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 -5 5 ...........
peroxyneodecanoate.
3-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylbutyl UN3119 <=52................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 -5 5 ...........
peroxyneodecanoate [as a stable
dispersion in water].
3-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylbutyl UN3117 <=52................. >=48.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 -5 5 ...........
peroxyneodecanoate.
Isopropyl sec-butyl UN3111 <=52 + <=28.......... .............. .............. .............. .............. OP5 -20 -10 ...........
peroxydicarbonat + Di-sec-butyl
peroxydicarbonate + Di-isopropyl
peroxydicarbonate.
............... + <=22............... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ........... ........... ...........
Isopropyl sec-butyl UN3115 <=32 + <=15.......... >=38.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 -20 -10 ...........
peroxydicarbonate + Di-sec-butyl
peroxydicarbonate + Di-isopropyl
peroxydicarbonate.
............... -18.................. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ........... ........... ...........
............... + <=12............... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ........... ........... ...........
............... -15.................. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ........... ........... ...........
Isopropylcumyl hydroperoxide..... UN3109 <=72................. >=28.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... 13
p-Menthyl hydroperoxide.......... UN3105 >72-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... 13
p-Menthyl hydroperoxide.......... UN3109 <=72................. >=28.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
Methylcyclohexanone peroxide(s).. UN3115 <=67................. .............. >=33.......... .............. .............. OP7 35 40 ...........
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide(s).. UN3101 <=52................. >=48.......... .............. .............. .............. OP5 ........... ........... 5, 13
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide(s).. UN3105 <=45................. >=55.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... 5
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide(s).. UN3107 <=40................. >=60.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... 7
Methyl isobutyl ketone UN3105 <=62................. >=19.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... 5, 23
peroxide(s).
Methyl isopropyl ketone UN3109 (See remark 31)...... >=70.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... 31
peroxide(s).
Organic peroxide, liquid, sample. UN3103 ..................... .............. .............. .............. .............. OP2 ........... ........... 12
Organic peroxide, liquid, sample, UN3113 ..................... .............. .............. .............. .............. OP2 ........... ........... 12
temperature controlled.
Organic peroxide, solid, sample.. UN3104 ..................... .............. .............. .............. .............. OP2 ........... ........... 12
Organic peroxide, solid, sample, UN3114 ..................... .............. .............. .............. .............. OP2 ........... ........... 12
temperature controlled.
3,3,5,7,7-Pentamethyl-1,2,4- UN3107 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
Trioxepane.
Peroxyacetic acid, type D, UN3105 <=43................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... 13, 20
stabilized.
Peroxyacetic acid, type E, UN3107 <=43................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... 13, 20
stabilized.
Peroxyacetic acid, type F, UN3109 <=43................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... 13, 20, 28
stabilized.
Peroxyacetic acid or peracetic UN3107 <=36................. .............. .............. .............. >=15.......... OP8 ........... ........... 13, 20, 28
acid [with not more than 7%
hydrogen peroxide].
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Peroxyacetic acid or peracetic Exempt <=6.................. .............. .............. .............. >=60.......... Exempt ........... ........... 28
acid [with not more than 20%
hydrogen peroxide].
Peroxyacetic acid or peracetic UN3109 <=17................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... 13, 20, 28
acid [with not more than 26%
hydrogen peroxide].
Peroxylauric acid................ UN3118 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 35 40 ...........
Pinanyl hydroperoxide............ UN3105 >56-100.............. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... 13
Pinanyl hydroperoxide............ UN3109 <=56................. >=44.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
Polyether poly-tert- UN3107 <=52................. .............. >=48.......... .............. .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
butylperoxycarbonate.
Tetrahydronaphthyl hydroperoxide. UN3106 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl UN3105 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... ...........
hydroperoxide.
1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl peroxy-2- UN3115 <=100................ .............. .............. .............. .............. OP7 15 20 ...........
ethylhexanoate.
1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl UN3115 <=72................. .............. >=28.......... .............. .............. OP7 -5 5 ...........
peroxyneodecanoate.
1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl UN3119 <=52................. .............. .............. .............. .............. OP8 -5 5 ...........
peroxyneodecanoate [as a stable
dispersion in water].
1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl UN3115 <=77................. >=23.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 0 10 ...........
peroxypivalate.
3, 6, 9-Triethyl-3, 6, 9- UN3110 <=17................. >=18.......... .............. >=65.......... .............. OP8 ........... ........... ...........
trimethyl-1, 4, 7-triperoxonane.
3,6,9-Triethyl-3,6,9-trimethyl- UN3105 <=42................. >=58.......... .............. .............. .............. OP7 ........... ........... 26
1,4,7-triperoxonane.
Di-(3, 5, 5-trimethylhexanoyl) UN3119 >38-52............... >=48.......... .............. .............. .............. OP8 10 15 ...........
peroxide.
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1. For domestic shipments, OP8 is authorized.
2. Available oxygen must be <4.7%.
3. For concentrations <80% OP5 is allowed. For concentrations of at least 80% but <85%, OP4 is allowed. For concentrations of at least 85%, maximum package size is OP2.
4. The diluent may be replaced by di-tert-butyl peroxide.
5. Available oxygen must be <=9% with or without water.
6. For domestic shipments, OP5 is authorized.
7. Available oxygen must be <=8.2% with or without water.
8. Only non-metallic packagings are authorized.
9. For domestic shipments this material may be transported under the provisions of paragraph (h)(3)(xii) of this section.
10. [Reserved]
11. [Reserved]
12. Samples may only be offered for transportation under the provisions of paragraph (b)(2) of this section.
13. ``Corrosive'' subsidiary risk label is required.
14. [Reserved]
15. No ``Corrosive'' subsidiary risk label is required for concentrations below 80%.
16. With <6% di-tert-butyl peroxide.
17. With <=8% 1-isopropylhydroperoxy-4-isopropylhydroxybenzene.
18. Addition of water to this organic peroxide will decrease its thermal stability.
19. [Reserved]
20. Mixtures with hydrogen peroxide, water and acid(s).
21. With diluent type A, with or without water.
22. With >=36% diluent type A by mass, and in addition ethylbenzene.
23. With >=19% diluent type A by mass, and in addition methyl isobutyl ketone.
24. Diluent type B with boiling point >100 C.
25. No ``Corrosive'' subsidiary risk label is required for concentrations below 56%.
26. Available oxygen must be <=7.6%.
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.
29. Not subject to the requirements of this subchapter for Division 5.2.
30. Diluent type B with boiling point >130 [deg]C (266[emsp14][deg]F).
31. Available oxygen <=6.7%.
* * * * *
(e) * * *
Organic Peroxide IBC Table
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Maximum
UN No. Organic peroxide Type of IBC quantity Control Emergency
(liters) temperature temperature
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3109............. ORGANIC PEROXIDE, ................. .............. ................. ................
TYPE F, LIQUID..
tert-Butyl cumyl 31HA1 1000 ................. ................
peroxide.
tert-Butyl 31A 1250 ................. ................
hydroperoxide, not
more than 72% with
water.
tert-Butyl 31A 1250 ................. ................
peroxyacetate, not
more than 32% in
diluent type A.
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31HA1 1000 ................. ................
tert-Butyl 31A 1250 ................. ................
peroxybenzoate, not
more than 32% in
diluent type A.
tert-Butyl peroxy- 31A 1250 ................. ................
3,5,5-
trimethylhexanoate,
not more than 37% in
diluent type A.
31HA1 1000 ................. ................
Cumyl hydroperoxide, 31HA1 1250 ................. ................
not more than 90% in
diluent type A.
Dibenzoyl peroxide, 31H1 1000 ................. ................
not more than 42% as
a stable dispersion.
Di-tert-butyl 31A 1250 ................. ................
peroxide, not more
than 52% in diluent
type B.
31HA1 1000 ................. ................
1,1-Di-(tert- 31A 1250 ................. ................
Butylperoxy)
cyclohexane, not
more than 37% in
diluent type A.
1,1-Di-(tert- 31H1 1000 ................. ................
butylperoxy)
cyclohexane, not
more than 42% in
diluent type A.
Dicumyl peroxide, 31A 1250 ................. ................
less than or equal
to 100%.
31HA1 1000 ................. ................
Dilauroyl peroxide, 31HA1 1000 ................. ................
not more than 42%,
stable dispersion,
in water.
Isopropyl cumyl 31HA1 1250 ................. ................
hydroperoxide, not
more than 72% in
diluent type A.
p-Menthyl 31HA1 1250 ................. ................
hydroperoxide, not
more than 72% in
diluent type A.
Peroxyacetic acid, 31A 1500 ................. ................
stabilized, not more
than 17%.
31H1 1500 ................. ................
31H2 1500 ................. ................
31HA1 1500 ................. ................
Peroxyacetic acid, 31A 1500 ................. ................
with not more than
26% hydrogen
peroxide.
31HA1 1500 ................. ................
Peroxyacetic acid, 31A 1500 ................. ................
type F, stabilized.
31HA1 1500 ................. ................
3110 ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE ................. .............. ................. ................
F, SOLID..
Dicumyl peroxide, 31A 2000 ................. ................
less than or equal
to 100%.
31H1 .............. ................. ................
31HA1 .............. ................. ................
3119 ORGANIC PEROXIDE, ................. .............. ................. ................
TYPE F, LIQUID,
TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLED.
tert-Amyl 31A 1250 + 10 [deg]C...... + 15 [deg]C
peroxypivalate, not
more than 32% in
diluent type A.
tert-Butyl peroxy-2- 31HA1 1000 + 30 [deg]C...... + 35 [deg]C
ethylhexanoate, not
more than 32% in
diluent type B.
31A 1250 + 30 [deg]C...... + 35 [deg]C
tert-Butyl 31A 1250 0 [deg]C......... + 10 [deg]C
peroxyneodecanoate,
not more than 32% in
diluent type A.
tert-Butyl 31A 1250 -5 [deg]C........ + 5 [deg]C
peroxyneodecanoate,
not more than 52%,
stable dispersion,
in water.
tert-Butyl 31HA1 1000 + 10 [deg]C...... + 15 [deg]C
peroxypivalate, not
more than 27% in
diluent type B.
31A 1250 + 10 [deg]C...... + 15 [deg]C
Di-(4-tert- 31HA1 1000 + 30 [deg]C...... + 35 [deg]C
butylcyclohexyl)
peroxydicarbonate,
not more than 42%,
stable dispersion,
in water.
Dicetyl 31HA1 1000 + 30 [deg]C...... + 35 [deg]C
peroxydicarbonate,
not more than 42%,
stable dispersion,
in water.
Dicyclohexylperoxydic 31A 1250 + 10 [deg]C...... + 15 [deg]C
arbonate, not more
than 42% as a stable
dispersion, in water.
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) 31A 1250 -20 [deg]C....... -10 [deg]C
peroxydicarbonate,
not more than 62%,
stable dispersion,
in water.
31HA1 1000 -20 [ordm]C...... -10 [ordm]C
Diisobutyryl 31HA1 1000 -20 [deg]C....... -10 [deg]C
peroxide, not more
than 28% as a stable
dispersion in water.
31A 1250 -20 [deg]C....... -10 [deg]C
Diisobutyryl 31HA1 1000 -25 [deg]C....... -15 [deg]C
peroxide, not more
than 42% as a stable
dispersion in water.
31A 1250 -25 [deg]C....... -15 [deg]C
Dimyristyl 31HA1 1000 + 15 [deg]C...... + 20 [deg]C
peroxydicarbonate,
not more than 42%,
stable dispersion,
in water.
Di-(2- 31A 1250 -15 [deg]C....... -5 [deg]C
neodecanoylperoxyiso
propyl) benzene, not
more than 42%,
stable dispersion,
in water.
Di-(3,5,5- 31HA1 1000 + 10 [deg]C...... + 15 [deg]C
trimethylhexanoyl)
peroxide, not more
than 52% in diluent
type A.
31A 1250 + 10 [deg]C...... + 15 [deg]C
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Di-(3,5,5- 31A 1250 + 10 [deg]C...... + 15 [deg]C
trimethylhexanoyl)
peroxide, not more
than 52%, stable
dispersion, in water.
3-Hydroxy-1,1- 31A 1250 -15 [deg]C....... -5 [deg]C
dimethylbutyl peroxy-
neodecanoate, not
more than 52%,
stable dispersion,
in water.
1,1,3,3- 31HA1 1000 +15 [ordm]C...... +20 [ordm]C
Tetramethylbutyl
peroxy-2-
ethylhexanoate, not
more than 67%, in
diluent type A.
1,1,3,3- 31A 1250 -5 [deg]C........ + 5 [deg]C
Tetramethylbutyl
peroxyneodecanoate,
not more than 52%,
stable dispersion,
in water.
31HA1 1000 -5 [deg]C........ + 5 [deg]C
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* * * * *
0
34. In Sec. 173.301b, paragraphs (a)(2), (c)(1), and (g) are revised
to read as follows:
Sec. 173.301b Additional general requirements for shipment of UN
pressure receptacles.
(a) * * *
(2) The gases or gas mixtures must be compatible with the UN
pressure receptacle and valve materials as prescribed for metallic
materials in ISO 11114-1:2012 (IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter)
and for non-metallic materials in ISO 11114-2:2013 Gas cylinders--
Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas contents--Part
2: Non-metallic materials (IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter).
* * * * *
(c) * * *
(1) When the use of a valve is prescribed, the valve must conform
to the requirements in ISO 10297:2006 (IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this
subchapter). Until December 31, 2020, the manufacture of a valve
conforming to the requirements in ISO 10297:2006 (IBR, see Sec. 171.7
of this subchapter) is authorized. Until December 31, 2008, the
manufacture of a valve conforming to the requirements in ISO 10297:1999
(IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter) is authorized.
* * * * *
(g) Composite cylinders in underwater use. A composite cylinder
certified to ISO-11119-2 or ISO-11119-3 may not be used for underwater
applications unless the cylinder is manufactured in accordance with the
requirements for underwater use and is marked ``UW'' as prescribed in
Sec. 178.71(q)(18) of this subchapter.
0
35. In Sec. 173.303, paragraph (f)(1) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 173.303 Charging of cylinders with compressed gas in a solution
(acetylene).
* * * * *
(f) * * *
(1) UN cylinders and bundles of cylinders are authorized for the
transport of acetylene gas as specified in this section.
(i) Each UN acetylene cylinder must conform to ISO 3807:2013:Gas
cylinders--Acetylene cylinders--Basic requirements and type testing
(IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter), have a homogeneous
monolithic porous mass filler and be charged with acetone or a suitable
solvent as specified in the standard. UN acetylene cylinders must have
a minimum test pressure of 52 bar and may be filled up to the pressure
limits specified in ISO 3807-2013. The use of UN tubes and MEGCs is not
authorized.
(ii) Until December 31, 2020, cylinders conforming to the
requirements in ISO 3807-2: Cylinders for acetylene--Basic
requirements--Part 2: Cylinders with fusible plugs. (IBR, see Sec.
171.7 of this subchapter), having a homogeneous monolithic porous mass
filler and charged with acetone or a suitable solvent as specified in
the standard are authorized. UN acetylene cylinders must have a minimum
test pressure of 52 bar and may be filled up to the pressure limits
specified in ISO 3807-2.
* * * * *
0
36. In 173.304b, paragraph (b)(5) is added to read as follows:
Sec. 173.304b Additional requirements for shipment of liquefied
compressed gases in UN pressure receptacles.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(5) For liquefied gases charged with compressed gases, both
components--the liquid phase and the compressed gas--have to be taken
into consideration in the calculation of the internal pressure in the
pressure receptacle. The maximum mass of contents per liter of water
capacity shall not exceed 95 percent of the density of the liquid phase
at 50 [deg]C (122[emsp14][deg]F); in addition, the liquid phase shall
not completely fill the pressure receptacle at any temperature up to 60
[deg]C (140[emsp14][deg]F). When filled, the internal pressure at 65
[deg]C (149[emsp14][deg]F) shall not exceed the test pressure of the
pressure receptacles. The vapor pressures and volumetric expansions of
all substances in the pressure receptacles shall be considered. The
maximum filling limits may be determined using the procedure in (3)(e)
of P200 of the UN Recommendations.
* * * * *
0
37. Section 173.310, is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 173.310 Exceptions for radiation detectors.
Radiation detectors, radiation sensors, electron tube devices, or
ionization chambers, herein referred to as ``radiation detectors,''
that contain only Division 2.2 gases in non-refillable cylinders, are
excepted from the specification packaging in this subchapter and,
except when transported by air, from labeling and placarding
requirements of this subchapter when designed, packaged, and
transported as follows:
(a) Radiation detectors must be single-trip, hermetically sealed,
welded metal inside containers that will not fragment upon impact.
(b) Radiation detectors must not have a design pressure exceeding
5.00 MPa (725 psig) and a capacity exceeding 405 fluid ounces (731
cubic inches). They must be designed and fabricated with a burst
pressure of not less than three times the design pressure if the
radiation detector is equipped with a pressure relief device, and not
less than four times the design pressure if the detector is not
equipped with a pressure relief device.
(c) Radiation detectors must be shipped in a strong outer packaging
capable of withstanding a drop test of at least 1.2 meters (4 feet)
without breakage of the radiation detector or rupture of the outer
packaging. If the radiation detector is shipped as part of other
equipment, the equipment must be packaged in strong outer packaging or
the equipment itself must provide an equivalent level of protection.
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(d) Emergency response information accompanying each shipment and
available from each emergency response telephone number for radiation
detectors must identify those receptacles that are not fitted with a
pressure relief device and provide appropriate guidance for exposure to
fire.
(e) Transport in accordance with this section must be noted on the
shipping paper.
(f) Radiation detectors, including detectors in radiation detection
systems, are not subject to any other requirements of this subchapter
if the detectors meet the requirements in paragraphs (a) through (d) of
this section and the capacity of detector receptacles does not exceed
50 ml (1.69 fluid ounces).
0
38. In Sec. 173.335, paragraph (a) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 173.335 Chemical under pressure n.o.s.
(a) General requirements. A cylinder filled with a chemical under
pressure must be offered for transportation in accordance with the
requirements of this section and Sec. 172.301 of this subchapter. In
addition, a DOT specification cylinder must meet the requirements in
Sec. Sec. 173.301a, 173.302, 173.302a, and 173.305, as applicable. UN
pressure receptacles must meet the requirements in Sec. Sec. 173.301b,
173.302b, and 173.304b, as applicable. Where more than one section
applies to a cylinder, the most restrictive requirements must be
followed.
* * * * *
PART 175--CARRIAGE BY AIRCRAFT
0
39. The authority citation for part 175 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97.
0
40. In Sec. 175.10, revise paragraph (a)(7) to read as follows:
Sec. 175.10 Exceptions for passengers, crewmembers, and air
operators.
* * * * *
(a) * * *
(7) A small medical or clinical mercury thermometer for personal
use, when carried in a protective case in checked baggage.
* * * * *
0
41. Section 175.25 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 175.25 Passenger notification system.
(a) Each person who engages in for hire air transportation of
passengers must effectively inform passengers about hazardous materials
that passengers are forbidden to transport on aircraft and must
accomplish this through the development, implementation, and
maintenance of a passenger notification system.
(b) Passenger notification system requirements. The passenger
notification system required by paragraph (a) of this section must
ensure that:
(1) A passenger is presented with information required under
paragraph (a) of this section at the point of ticket purchase or, if
this is not practical, in another way prior to boarding pass issuance;
(2) A passenger is presented with information required under
paragraph (a) of this section at the point of boarding pass issuance
(i.e., check-in), or when no boarding pass is issued, prior to boarding
the aircraft;
(3) A passenger, where the ticket purchase and/or boarding pass
issuance can be completed by a passenger without the involvement of
another person, acknowledges that they have been presented with the
information required under paragraph (a) of this section; and
(4) A passenger is presented with information required under
paragraph (a) of this section at each of the places at an airport where
tickets are issued, boarding passes are issued, passenger baggage is
dropped off, aircraft boarding areas are maintained, and at any other
location where boarding passes are issued and/or checked baggage is
accepted. This information must include visual examples of forbidden
hazardous materials.
(c) Aircraft operator manual requirements. For certificate holders
under 14 CFR parts 121 and 135, procedures and information necessary to
allow personnel to implement and maintain the passenger notification
system required in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section must be
described in an operations manual and/or other appropriate manuals in
accordance with 14 CFR parts 121 or 135.
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42. In Sec. 175.33, revise paragraph (a)(3) to read as follows:
Sec. 175.33 Shipping paper and notification of pilot-in-command.
* * * * *
(a) * * *
(3) The net quantity or gross weight, as applicable, for each
package except those containing Class 7 (radioactive) materials. For a
shipment consisting of multiple packages containing hazardous materials
bearing the same proper shipping name and identification number, only
the total quantity and an indication of the quantity of the largest and
smallest package at each loading location need to be provided. For
consumer commodities, the information provided may be either the gross
mass of each package or the average gross mass of the packages as shown
on the shipping paper;
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43. Section 175.900 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 175.900 Handling requirements for carbon dioxide, solid (dry
ice).
Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) when shipped by itself or when used
as a refrigerant for other commodities, may be carried only if the
operator has made suitable arrangements based on the aircraft type, the
aircraft ventilation rates, the method of packing and stowing, whether
animals will be carried on the same flight and other factors. The
operator must ensure that the ground staff is informed that the dry ice
is being loaded or is on board the aircraft. For arrangements between
the shipper and operator, see Sec. 173.217 of this subchapter. Where
dry ice is contained in a unit load device (ULD) prepared by a single
shipper in accordance with Sec. 173.217 of this subchapter and the
operator after the acceptance adds additional dry ice, the operator
must ensure that the information provided to the pilot-in-command and
the marking on the ULD when used as a packaging reflects that revised
quantity of dry ice.
PART 176--CARRIAGE BY VESSEL
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44. The authority citation for part 176 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128; 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97.
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45. In Sec. 176.83, paragraph (a)(4)(ii) is revised to read as
follows:
Sec. 176.83 Segregation.
(a) * * *
(4) * * *
(ii) Between hazardous materials of different classes which
comprise a group of substances that do not react dangerously with each
other. The following materials are grouped by compatibility:
(A) Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions with not less than 8
percent but less than 20 percent hydrogen peroxide (stabilized as
necessary); Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions with not less than 20
percent but not more than 40 percent hydrogen peroxide; Hydrogen
peroxide, aqueous solutions with more than 40 percent but not more than
60 percent hydrogen peroxide; Hydrogen peroxide and peroxyacetic acid
mixtures, stabilized with acids, water and not more than 5
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percent peroxyacetic acid; Organic peroxide type D, liquid; Organic
peroxide type E, liquid; Organic peroxide type F, liquid;
(B) Dichlorosilane, Silicon tetrachloride, and Trichlorosilane; and
(C) Organometallic substance, solid, pyrophoric, Organometallic
substance, liquid, pyrophoric, Organometallic substance, solid,
pyrophoric, water-reactive, Organometallic substance, liquid,
pyrophoric, water-reactive, Organometallic substance, solid, water-
reactive, Organometallic substance, solid, water-reactive, flammable,
Organometallic substance, solid, water-reactive, self-heating,
Organometallic substance, liquid, water-reactive, Organometallic
substance, liquid, water-reactive, flammable, and Organometallic
substance, solid, self-heating.
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46. In Sec. 176.84(b), table provisions 149 and 150 are added:
Sec. 176.84 Other requirements for stowage, cargo handling, and
segregation for cargo vessels and passenger vessels.
(b) * * *
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Code Provisions
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149......................... For engines or machinery containing fuels
with flash point equal or greater than 23
[deg]C (73.4 [deg]F) , stowage Category
A.
150......................... For uranium metal pyrophoric and thorium
metal pyrophoric stowage, category D
applies.
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47. Section 176.905 is revised as follows:
Sec. 176.905 Stowage of vehicles.
(a) A vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine, a fuel
cell, batteries or a combination thereof is subject to the following
requirements when carried as cargo on a vessel:
(1) Before being loaded on a vessel, each vehicle must be inspected
for signs of leakage from batteries, engines, fuel cells, compressed
gas cylinders or accumulators, or fuel tank(s) when applicable, and any
identifiable faults in the electrical system that could result in short
circuit or other unintended electrical source of ignition. A vehicle
showing any signs of leakage or electrical fault may not be
transported.
(2) For flammable liquid powered vehicles, the fuel tank(s)
containing the flammable liquid, may not be more than one fourth full
and the flammable liquid must not exceed 250 L (66 gal) unless
otherwise approved by the Associate Administrator.
(3) For flammable gas powered vehicles, the fuel shut-off valve of
the fuel tank(s) must be securely closed.
(4) For vehicles with batteries installed, the batteries shall be
protected from damage, short circuit, and accidental activation during
transport. Except for vehicles with prototype or low production lithium
batteries (see Sec. 173.185(d) of this subchapter) securely installed,
each lithium battery must be of a type that has successfully passed
each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (IBR, see Sec. 171.7
of this subchapter), as specified in Sec. 173.185(a) of this
subchapter, unless approved by the Associate Administrator. Where a
lithium battery installed in a vehicle is damaged or defective, the
battery must be removed and transported according to Sec. 173.185(f)
of this subchapter, unless otherwise approved by the Associate
Administrator.
(5) Whenever possible, each vehicle must be stowed to allow for its
inspection during transportation.
(6) Vehicles may be refueled when necessary in the hold of a vessel
in accordance with Sec. 176.78.
(b) All equipment used for handling vehicles must be designed so
that the fuel tank and the fuel system of the vehicle are protected
from stress that might cause rupture or other damage incident to
handling.
(c) Two hand-held, portable, dry chemical fire extinguishers of at
least 4.5 kg (10 pounds) capacity each must be separately located in an
accessible location in each hold or compartment in which any vehicle is
stowed.
(d) ``NO SMOKING'' signs must be conspicuously posted at each
access opening to the hold or compartment.
(e) Each portable electrical light, including a flashlight, used in
the stowage area must be an approved, explosion-proof type. All
electrical connections for any light must be made to outlets outside
the space in which any vehicle is stowed.
(f) Each hold or compartment must be ventilated and fitted with an
overhead water sprinkler system or fixed fire extinguisher system.
(g) Each hold or compartment must be equipped with a smoke or fire
detection system capable of alerting personnel on the bridge.
(h) All electrical equipment in the hold or compartment other than
fixed explosion-proof lighting must be disconnected from its power
source at a location outside the hold or compartment during the
handling and transportation of any vehicle. Where the disconnecting
means is a switch or circuit breaker, it must be locked in the open
position until all vehicles have been removed.
(i) Exceptions. A vehicle is not subject to the requirements of
this subchapter if any of the following are met:
(1) The vehicle is stowed in a hold or compartment designated by
the administration of the country in which the vessel is registered as
specially designed and approved for vehicles and there are no signs of
leakage from the battery, engine, fuel cell, compressed gas cylinder or
accumulator, or fuel tank, as appropriate. For vehicles with batteries
connected and fuel tanks containing gasoline transported by U.S.
vessels, see 46 CFR 70.10-1 and 90.10-38;
(i) For vehicles powered solely by lithium batteries and hybrid
electric vehicles powered by both an internal combustion engine and
lithium metal or ion batteries offered in accordance with this
paragraph, the lithium batteries, except for prototype or those
produced in low production, must be of a type that has successfully
passed each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (IBR, see Sec.
171.7 of this subchapter), as specified in Sec. 173.185(a) of this
subchapter. Where a lithium battery installed in a vehicle is damaged
or defective, the battery must be removed.
(ii) [Reserved].
(2) The vehicle is powered by a flammable liquid that has a
flashpoint of 38 [deg]C (100[emsp14][deg]F) or above, the fuel tank
contains 450 L (119 gallons) of fuel or less, there are no leaks in any
portion of the fuel system, and installed batteries are protected from
short circuit;
(3) The vehicle is powered by a flammable liquid fuel that has a
flashpoint less than 38 [deg]C (100 [deg]F), the fuel tank is empty,
and installed batteries are protected from short circuit. Vehicles are
considered to be empty of flammable liquid fuel when the fuel tank has
been drained and the
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vehicles cannot be operated due to a lack of fuel. Engine components
such as fuel lines, fuel filters and injectors do not need to be
cleaned, drained or purged to be considered empty. The fuel tank does
not need to be cleaned or purged;
(4) The vehicle is powered by a flammable gas (liquefied or
compressed), the fuel tanks are empty and the positive pressure in the
tank does not exceed 2 bar (29 psig), the fuel shut-off or isolation
valve is closed and secured, and installed batteries are protected from
short circuit;
(5) The vehicle is solely powered by a wet or dry electric storage
battery or a sodium battery, and the battery is protected from short
circuit; or
(6) The vehicle is powered by a fuel cell engine, the engine is
protected from inadvertent operation by closing fuel supply lines or by
other means, and the fuel supply reservoir has been drained and sealed.
(j) Except as provided in Sec. 173.220(f) of this subchapter, the
provisions of this subchapter do not apply to items of equipment such
as fire extinguishers, compressed gas accumulators, airbag inflators
and the like which are installed in the vehicle if they are necessary
for the operation of the vehicle, or for the safety of its operator or
passengers.
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48. Section 176.906 is added to read as follows:
Sec. 176.906 Stowage of engines and machinery.
(a) Any engine or machinery powered by internal combustion systems,
with or without batteries installed, is subject to the following
requirements when carried as cargo on a vessel:
(1) Before being loaded on a vessel, each engine or machinery must
be inspected for fuel leaks and identifiable faults in the electrical
system that could result in short circuit or other unintended
electrical source of ignition. Engines or machinery showing any signs
of leakage or electrical fault may not be transported.
(2) The fuel tanks of an engine or machinery powered by liquid fuel
may not be more than one-fourth full.
(3) Whenever possible, each engine or machinery must be stowed to
allow for its inspection during transportation.
(b) All equipment used for handling engines or machinery must be
designed so that the fuel tank and the fuel system of the engines or
machinery are protected from stress that might cause rupture or other
damage incident to handling.
(c) Two hand-held, portable, dry chemical fire extinguishers of at
least 4.5 kg (10 pounds) capacity each must be separately located in an
accessible location in each hold or compartment in which engine or
machinery is stowed.
(d) ``NO SMOKING'' signs must be conspicuously posted at each
access opening to the hold or compartment.
(e) Each portable electrical light, including a flashlight, used in
the stowage area must be an approved, explosion-proof type. All
electrical connections for any light must be made to outlets outside
the space in which any engine or machinery is stowed.
(f) Each hold or compartment must be ventilated and fitted with an
overhead water sprinkler system or fixed fire extinguisher system.
(g) Each hold or compartment must be equipped with a smoke or fire
detection system capable of alerting personnel on the bridge.
(h) All electrical equipment in the hold or compartment other than
fixed explosion-proof lighting must be disconnected from its power
source at a location outside the hold or compartment during the
handling and transportation of any engine or machinery. Where the
disconnecting means is a switch or circuit breaker, it must be locked
in the open position until all engines or machinery has been removed.
(i) Exceptions. (1) An engine or machinery is not subject to the
requirements of this subchapter if the engine or machinery is empty of
liquid or gaseous fuel(s), does not contain other dangerous goods, and
installed batteries are protected from short circuit. An engine and
machinery is considered to be empty of fuel when:
(i) For liquid fuels, the liquid fuel tank has been drained and the
mechanical equipment cannot be operated due to a lack of fuel. Engine
and machinery components such as fuel lines, fuel filters and injectors
do not need to be cleaned, drained or purged to be considered empty of
liquid fuels. In addition, the liquid fuel tank does not need to be
cleaned or purged;
(ii) For gaseous fuels, the gaseous fuel tanks are empty of liquid
(for liquefied gases), the positive pressure in the tanks does not
exceed 2 bar (29 psig) and the fuel shut-off or isolation valve is
closed and secured; or
(iii) The engine or machinery is powered by a fuel cell engine and
the engine is protected from inadvertent operation by closing fuel
supply lines or by other means, and the fuel supply reservoir has been
drained and sealed.
(2) An engine or machinery is not subject to the requirements of
this subchapter except for Sec. 173.185 of this subchapter and the
vessel stowage provisions of column 10 of table Sec. 172.101 of this
subchapter, if the following are met:
(i) Any valves or openings (e.g. venting devices) for liquid fuels
must be closed during transport;
(ii) The engines or machinery must be oriented to prevent
inadvertent leakage of dangerous goods and secured by means capable of
restraining the engines or machinery to prevent any movement during
transport which would change the orientation or cause them to be
damaged;
(iii) For UN 3528 and UN 3530:
(A) Where the engine or machinery contains more than 60 L (16 Gal)
of liquid fuel and has a capacity of not more than 450 L (119 Gal), it
shall be labelled in accordance with subpart E of part 172 of this
subchapter;
(B) Where the engine or machinery contains more than 60 L of liquid
fuel and has a capacity of more than 450 L (119 Gal) but not more than
3,000 L (793 Gal), it shall be labeled on two opposing sides in
accordance with Sec. 172.406(e) of this subchapter;
(C) Where the engine or machinery contains more than 60 L (16 Gal)
of liquid fuel and has a capacity of more than 3,000 L (793 Gal), it
shall be placarded on two opposing sides in accordance with subpart F
of part 172 of this subchapter; and
(D) For UN 3530 the marking requirements of Sec. 172.322 of this
subchapter also apply.
(iv) For UN 3529:
(A) Where the fuel tank of the engine or mechanical equipment has a
water capacity of not more than 450 L (119 Gal), the labeling
requirements of subpart E of part 172 of this subchapter shall apply;
(B) Where the fuel tank of the mechanical equipment has a water
capacity of more than 450 L (119 Gal) but not more than 1,000 L (264
Gal), it shall be labeled on two opposing sides in accordance with
Sec. 172.406(e) of this subchapter;
(C) Where the fuel tank of the mechanical equipment has a water
capacity of more than 1,000 L (264 Gal), it shall be placarded on two
opposing sides in accordance with subpart F of this subchapter.
(v) Except for engines or machinery offered in accordance with
paragraph (i)(1) of this section, a shipping paper prepared in
accordance with part 172 of this subchapter is required and shall
contain the following additional statement ``Transport in accordance
with Sec. 176.906.'' For transportation in accordance with the IMDG
Code (IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter) the following
alternative statement is
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authorized ``Transport in accordance with special provision 363.''
(j) Except as provided in Sec. 173.220(f) of this subchapter, the
provisions of this subchapter do not apply to items of equipment such
as fire extinguishers, compressed gas accumulators, airbag inflators
and the like which are installed in the engine or machinery if they are
necessary for the operation of the engine or machinery, or for the
safety of its operator or passengers.
PART 178--SPECIFICATIONS FOR PACKAGINGS
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49. The authority citation for part 178 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128; 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97.
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50. In Sec. 178.71:
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a. Revise paragraph (d)(2);
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b. Add paragraph (g)(4),
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c. Revise paragraphs (h), (k)(2), (l), and (o)(2);
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d. Add paragraphs (q)(20) and (21); and
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e. Revise paragraph (r).
The revisions and additions read as follows:
Sec. 178.71 Specifications for UN pressure receptacles.
* * * * *
(d) * * *
(2) Service equipment must be configured or designed to prevent
damage that could result in the release of the pressure receptacle
contents during normal conditions of handling and transport. Manifold
piping leading to shut-off valves must be sufficiently flexible to
protect the valves and the piping from shearing or releasing the
pressure receptacle contents. The filling and discharge valves and any
protective caps must be secured against unintended opening. The valves
must conform to ISO 10297:2014 Gas cylinders--Cylinder valves--
Specification and type testing, or ISO 13340 (IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of
this subchapter) for non-refillable pressure receptacles, and be
protected as specified in Sec. 173.301b(f) of this subchapter. Until
December 31, 2020, the manufacture of a valve conforming to the
requirements in ISO 10297:2006 (IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this
subchapter) is authorized. Until December 31, 2008, the manufacture of
a valve conforming to the requirements in ISO 10297:1999 (IBR, see
Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter) is authorized.
* * * * *
(g) * * *
(4) ISO 9809-4:2014 Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless steel gas
cylinders--Design, construction and testing--Part 4: Stainless steel
cylinders with an Rm value of less than 1 100 MPa (IBR, see Sec. 171.7
of this subchapter).
(h) Design and construction requirements for UN refillable seamless
aluminum alloy cylinders. In addition to the general requirements of
this section, UN refillable seamless aluminum cylinders must conform to
ISO 7866:2012 Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless aluminium alloy gas
cylinders--Design, construction and testing (including Technical
Corrigendum 1) (IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter). Until
December 31, 2020, cylinders conforming to the requirements in ISO
7866: Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless aluminum alloy gas cylinders--
Design, construction and testing (IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this
subchapter) are authorized. The use of Aluminum alloy 6351-T6 or
equivalent is prohibited.
* * * * *
(k) * * *
(2) The porous mass in an acetylene cylinder must conform to ISO
3807:2013: Gas cylinders--Acetylene cylinders--Basic requirements and
type testing (IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter). Until December
31, 2020, the manufacture of a cylinder conforming to the requirements
in ISO 3807-2: Cylinders for acetylene--Basic requirements--Part 2:
Cylinders with fusible plugs (IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter)
is authorized.
(l) Design and construction requirements for UN composite cylinders
and tubes. (1) In addition to the general requirements of this section,
UN composite cylinders and tubes must be designed for a design life of
not less than 15 years. Composite cylinders and tubes with a design
life longer than 15 years must not be filled after 15 years from the
date of manufacture, unless the design has successfully passed a
service life test program. The service life test program must be part
of the initial design type approval and must specify inspections and
tests to demonstrate that cylinders manufactured accordingly remain
safe to the end of their design life. The service life test program and
the results must be approved by the competent authority of the country
of approval that is responsible for the initial approval of the
cylinder design. The service life of a composite cylinder or tube must
not be extended beyond its initial approved design life. Additionally,
composite cylinders and tubes must conform to the following ISO
standards, as applicable:
(i) ISO 11119-1:2012 Gas cylinders--Refillable composite gas
cylinders and tubes--Design, construction and testing--Part 1: Hoop
wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders and tubes up to 450 l
(IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter). Until December 31, 2020,
cylinders conforming to the requirements in ISO 11119-1(E), Gas
cylinders--Gas cylinders of composite construction--Specification and
test methods--Part 1: Hoop-wrapped composite gas cylinders, First
edition, May 2002 (IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter) are
authorized.
(ii) ISO 11119-2:2012 Gas cylinders--Refillable composite gas
cylinders and tubes--Design, construction and testing--Part 2: Fully
wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders and tubes up to 450 l
with load-sharing metal liners (including Amendment 1:2014) (IBR, see
Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter). Until December 31, 2020, cylinders
conforming to the requirements in ISO 11119-2(E), Gas cylinders--Gas
cylinders of composite construction--Specification and test methods--
Part 2: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders with
load-sharing metal liners, First edition, May 2002 (IBR, see Sec.
171.7 of this subchapter) are authorized.
(iii) ISO 11119-3:2013 Gas cylinders--Refillable composite gas
cylinders and tubes--Design, construction and testing--Part 3: Fully
wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders and tubes up to 450 l
with non-load-sharing metallic or non-metallic liners (IBR, see Sec.
171.7 of this subchapter). Until December 31, 2020, cylinders
conforming to the requirements in ISO 11119-3(E), Gas cylinders of
composite construction--Specification and test methods--Part 3: Fully
wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders with non-load-sharing
metallic or non-metallic liners, First edition, September 2002, (IBR,
see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter) are authorized.
(iv) ISO 11515:2013 Gas cylinders--Refillable composite reinforced
tubes of water capacity between 450 L and 3000 L--Design, construction
and testing (IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter).
(2) ISO 11119-2 and ISO 11119-3 gas cylinders of composite
construction manufactured in accordance with the requirements for
underwater use must bear the ``UW'' mark.
* * * * *
(o) * * *
(2) ISO 11114-2:2013 Gas cylinders--Compatibility of cylinder and
valve materials with gas contents--Part 2: Non-metallic materials (IBR,
see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter).
* * * * *
(q) * * *
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(20) For composite cylinders and tubes having a limited design
life, the letters ``FINAL'' followed by the design life shown as the
year (four digits) followed by the month (two digits) separated by a
slash (i.e. ``/'').
(21) For composite cylinders and tubes having a limited design life
greater than 15 years and for composite cylinders and tubes having non-
limited design life, the letters ``SERVICE'' followed by the date 15
years from the date of manufacture (initial inspection) shown as the
year (four digits) followed by followed by the month (two digits)
separated by a slash (i.e. ``/'').
(r) Marking sequence. The marking required by paragraph (q) of this
section must be placed in three groups as shown in the example below:
(1) The top grouping contains manufacturing marks and must appear
consecutively in the sequence given in paragraphs (q)(13) through (19)
of this section.
(2) The middle grouping contains operational marks described in
paragraphs (q)(6) through (11) of this section.
(3) The bottom grouping contains certification marks and must
appear consecutively in the sequence given in paragraphs (q)(1) through
(5) of this section.
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51. In Sec. 178.75, existing paragraph (d)(3)(iv) is redesignated as
(d)(3)(v), and new paragraph (d)(3)(iv) is added to read as follows:
Sec. 178.75 Specifications for MEGCs.
(d) * * *
(3) * * *
(iv) ISO 9809-4:2014 Gas cylinders--Refillable seamless steel gas
cylinders--Design, construction and testing--Part 4: Stainless steel
cylinders with an Rm value of less than 1 100 MPa (IBR, see Sec. 171.7
of this subchapter).
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52. In Sec. 178.1015 paragraph (f) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 178.1015 General Flexible Bulk Container standards.
* * * * *
(f) A venting device must be fitted to Flexible Bulk Containers
intended to transport hazardous materials that may develop dangerous
accumulation of gases within the Flexible Bulk Container. Any venting
device must be designed so that external foreign substances or the
ingress of water are prevented from entering the Flexible Bulk
Container through the venting device under conditions normally incident
to transportation.
PART 180--CONTINUING QUALIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PACKAGINGS
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53. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128; 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97.
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54. In Sec. 180.205, paragraph (c) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 180.205 General requirements for requalification of
specification cylinders.
* * * * *
(c) Periodic requalification of cylinders. Each cylinder bearing a
DOT specification marking must be requalified and marked as specified
in the Requalification Table in this subpart. Each cylinder bearing a
DOT special permit number must be requalified and marked in conformance
with this section and the terms of the applicable special permit. Each
CRC, BTC, CTC or TC cylinder must be requalified and marked as
specified in the Transport Canada TDG Regulations (IBR, see Sec. 171.7
of this subchapter). No cylinder may be filled with a hazardous
material and offered for transportation in commerce unless that
cylinder has
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been successfully requalified and marked in accordance with this
subpart. A cylinder may be requalified at any time during or before the
month and year that the requalification is due. However, a cylinder
filled before the requalification becomes due may remain in service
until it is emptied. A cylinder with a specified service life may not
be refilled and offered for transportation after its authorized service
life has expired.
(1) Each cylinder that is requalified in accordance with the
requirements specified in this section must be marked in accordance
with Sec. 180.213, or in the case of a CRC, BTC, CTC or TC cylinder,
in accordance with the requirements of the Transport Canada TDG
Regulations.
(2) Each cylinder that fails requalification must be:
(i) Rejected and may be repaired or rebuilt in accordance with
Sec. 180.211 or Sec. 180.212, as appropriate; or
(ii) Condemned in accordance with paragraph (i) of this section.
(3) For DOT specification cylinders, the marked service pressure
may be changed upon approval of the Associate Administrator and in
accordance with written procedures specified in the approval.
(4) For a specification 3, 3A, 3AA, 3AL, 3AX, 3AXX, 3B, 3BN, or 3T
cylinder filled with gases in other than Division 2.2, from the first
requalification due on or after December 31, 2003, the burst pressure
of a CG-1, CG-4, or CG-5 pressure relief device must be at test
pressure with a tolerance of plus zero to minus 10%. An additional 5%
tolerance is allowed when a combined rupture disc is placed inside a
holder. This requirement does not apply if a CG-2, CG-3 or CG-9
thermally activated relief device or a CG-7 reclosing pressure valve is
used on the cylinder.
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55. In Sec. 180.207, paragraph (d)(3) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 180.207 Requirements for requalification of UN pressure
receptacles.
* * * * *
(d) * * *
(3) Dissolved acetylene UN cylinders: Each dissolved acetylene
cylinder must be requalified in accordance with ISO 10462:2013 Gas
cylinders--Acetylene cylinders--Periodic inspection and maintenance
(IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter). Until December 31, 2018
requalification may be done in accordance with ISO 10462 (E), Gas
cylinders--Transportable cylinders for dissolved acetylene--Periodic
inspection and maintenance, Second edition, February 2005 (IBR, see
Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter). The porous mass and the shell must be
requalified no sooner than 3 years, 6 months, from the date of
manufacture. Thereafter, subsequent requalifications of the porous mass
and shell must be performed at least once every ten years.
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56. In Sec. 180.413, paragraph (a)(1)(iii) is added and the
introductory text of paragraph (b) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 180.413 Repair, modification, stretching, rebarrelling, or
mounting of specification cargo tanks.
(a) * * *
(1) * * *
(iii) A repair, as defined in Sec. 180.403, of a DOT specification
cargo tank used for the transportation of hazardous materials in the
United States may be performed by a facility in Canada in accordance
with the Transport Canada TDG Regulations (IBR, see Sec. 171.7 of this
subchapter) provided:
(A) The facility holds a valid Certificate of Authorization from a
provincial pressure vessel jurisdiction for repair;
(B) The facility is registered in accordance with the Transport
Canada TDG Regulations to repair the corresponding TC specification;
and
(C) All repairs are performed using the quality control procedures
used to obtain the Certificate of Authorization.
(b) Repair. The suitability of each repair affecting the structural
integrity or lading retention capability of the cargo tank must be
determined by the testing required either in the applicable
manufacturing specification or in Sec. 180.407(g)(1)(iv). Except for a
repair performed by a facility in Canada in accordance with paragraph
(a)(1)(iii) of this section, each repair of a cargo tank involving
welding on the shell or head must be certified by a Registered
Inspector. The following provisions apply to specific cargo tank
repairs:
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57. In Sec. 180.605, paragraph (g)(1) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 180.605 Requirements for periodic testing, inspection and repair
of portable tanks.
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(g) * * *
(1) The shell is inspected for pitting, corrosion, or abrasions,
dents, distortions, defects in welds or any other conditions, including
leakage, that might render the portable tank unsafe for transportation.
The wall thickness must be verified by appropriate measurement if this
inspection indicates a reduction of wall thickness;
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Issued in Washington, DC, on August 23, 2016, under authority
delegated in 49 CFR 1.97.
William Schoonover,
Acting Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline
and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
[FR Doc. 2016-20580 Filed 9-6-16; 8:45 am]
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