For more specific requirements, carriers and shippers should consult the most current edition of 49 CFR Parts 100-185. Clarifications of the requirements are contained in the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations and the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Each person who offers for transportation in commerce or transports in commerce one or more of the following hazardous materials must develop and adhere to a transportation security plan for hazardous materials that conforms to the requirements of this subpart. Air service level shipments of UN3171 (Battery-powered vehicle) will only be accepted under the following conditions: Restricted to PAX quantities only, not accepted as CAO. Mullen test. The transportation of materials of trade (see 49 CFR 171.8) by highway may be excepted from many of the requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations when transported in accordance with the procedures contained in 49 CFR 173.6. 17229, 41 FR 15996, Apr. May be offered for air service level only as Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO) shipments. 17229, 41 FR 15996, Apr. For the purposes of paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4), there is a distinction between the phrases explosive articles and explosive substances. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in addition to the Modal Agencies have selection criteria for shippers; "offerors", that are similar i.e. Notes: See 172.504(f)(10) for placarding Division 6.1, PG III materials. 172103, 51 FR 5971, Feb. 18, 1986; Amdt. To avoid confusion about the type of packaging used for fully regulated shipments of Division 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet) or 6.1 (Toxic Substances - P.G. 172151, 62 FR 1231, Jan. 8, 1997; 62 FR 39398, July 22, 1997; 65 FR 58626, Sept. 29, 2000; 72 FR 55692, Oct. 1, 2007; 79 FR 40610, July 11, 2014; 82 FR 15874, Mar. Registration is required annually and includes a fee. The COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT OF 1986 required DOT to establish Federal standards for States to test and license truck and bus drivers, establish uniform penalty provisions, and establish a data system containing data on drivers. contains an exception from the placarding required for ships that inclusions less 454 kg . [Amdt. 172143, 60 FR 50305, Sept. 28, 1995; 65 FR 50460, Aug. 18, 2000; 66 FR 33426, June 21, 2001; 66 FR 44255, Aug. 22, 2001; 67 FR 15743, Apr. The vehicle itself must be in sound mechanical condition. If a vehicle is to be transported aboard a vessel, other than a ferry, and is loaded with hazardous materials, that vehicle must meet the compatibility requirements of Part 176. The following additional markings are required: Name of the country in which the reconditioning was performed. Also, in most cases, 4 placards are required, one on each side and one . 17229, 41 FR 15996, Apr. The requirements for marking of packages are contained in 49 CFR, Subpart D, Part 172. 172.508 Placarding and affixing placards: Rail. 172.522 EXPLOSIVES 1.1, EXPLOSIVES 1.2 and EXPLOSIVES 1.3 placards. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Refer to the most recent copy of the. For the purpose of this document only, the term shipper and "offeror" are used interchangeably. How are hazardous materials regulations applied to transportation? This document is available in the following developer friendly formats: Information and documentation can be found in our (2) A rail car loaded with transport vehicles or freight containers, none of which is required to be placarded. The letters indicating the country of origin (e.g., "USA"). away from such marking; (5) Have the words or identification number (when authorized) printed on it displayed horizontally, reading from left to right; (6) Be maintained by the carrier in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter; (7) Be affixed to a background of contrasting color, or must have a dotted or solid line outer border which contrasts with the background color. OverviewApplicabilityHazardous Materials Shipper and Carrier ResponsibilitiesHazardous MaterialsHazardous Materials Communications RequirementsHazardous Materials Training RequirementsEmergency Response RequirementsHazardous Materials PackagingCompatibility and Block and Bracing by Highway, Appendix A - DefinitionsAppendix B - Directory of OMC Regional OfficesAppendix C- Sources of Publications, The Secretary of the Department of Transportation receives the authority to regulate the transportation of hazardous materials from the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA), as amended and codified in 49 U.S.C. For domestic transportation, a placard manufactured prior to January 1, 2017, in conformance with the requirements of this paragraph in effect on December 31, 2014, may continue in service until the end of its useful life provided the color tolerances are maintained and are in accordance with the display requirements of this subchapter. The shipper must complete all requirements for a hazardous materials shipment before pickup. It is from the proper identification of the hazardous materials that the other requirements are based on. or more of a single category of HM is loaded on a transport vehicle, the placard specified for that material must be displayed. The Uniformed Services of the United States generally are not subject to the commerce clause of the Constitution. 5110 to require retention of hazardous materials shipping papers for 1 year. (a) Each transport vehicle, freight container, portable tank, unit load device, or rail car that contains a poisonous material subject to the Poison Inhalation Hazard shipping description of 172.203(m) must be placarded with a POISON INHALATION HAZARD or POISON GAS placard, as appropriate, on each side and each end, in addition to any other placard required for that material in 172.504. 172123, 55 FR 52600, Dec. 21, 1990]. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. (e) Form identification. will bring you to those results. user convenience only and is not intended to alter agency intent All other information relevant to the emergency telephone number must be presented in the ER Registrant field. Each person who offers for transportation, and each person who loads and transports, a hazardous material in a freight container or aircraft unit load device having a capacity of 640 cubic feet or more shall affix to the freight container or aircraft unit load device the placards specified for the material in accordance with 172.504. Do you need PHMSA approval to ship hazmat? [Amdt. (c) Each transport vehicle, portable tank, freight container or unit load device that contains a material which has a subsidiary hazard of being dangerous when wet, as defined in 173.124 of this subchapter, shall be placarded with DANGEROUS WHEN WET placards, on each side and each end, in addition to the placards required by 172.504. Designed to meet DOT specifications for color and size, these 273mm x 273mm Dangerous When Wet Hazard Class 4 Placards may be used domestically as well as internationally. However, when 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs.) 172110, 52 FR 29528, Aug. 10, 1987; Amdt. Name and address or symbol of the reconditioner. (c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section, packages containing hazardous materials offered for transportation by air in freight containers are subject to the inspection requirements of 175.30 of this chapter. Each person who offers hazardous materials for marine shall describe the dangerous materials on a shipping paper so conforms for the what of the HMR. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. 172.503 Identification number display on placards. The following must have the specified placards placed on a white square background, as described in 172.527: (1) Division 1.1 and 1.2 (explosive) materials which require EXPLOSIVES 1.1 or EXPLOSIVES 1.2 placards affixed to the rail car; (2) Materials classed in Division 2.3 Hazard Zone A or 6.1 Packing Group I Hazard Zone A which require POISON GAS or POISON placards affixed to the rail car, including tank cars containing only a residue of the material; and. *Category includes Environmentally Hazardous Substances, Elevated Temperature Material, Hazardous Wastes, and Marine Pollutants. The purpose of the table is to assign proper shipping names, class and division, and guidance for packaging and handling requirements for hazardous materials. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Business Hours:9:00am-5:00pm ET, M-F. If more than one packing group is indicated for an entry, the packing group for the HM is determined using the criteria in 49 CFR, Part 173, Subpart D. General requirements are contained in 49 CFR 171.2(g). (c) Each placard on a transport vehicle, bulk packaging, freight container or aircraft unit load device must. Z - Meeting only packing group III tests. The shipper must perform any packaging functions required by 173.24, 173.24a, and 173.24b for which the shipper is responsible such as filling limits, compatibility between the HM and container, and securing and cushioning. For an IBC labeled in accordance with subpart E of this part, the IBC may display the proper shipping name and UN identification number markings in accordance with 172.301(a)(1) in place of the UN number on an orange panel, placard or white square-on-point configuration as prescribed in 172.336(d); and. [Amdt. (a) Except for size and color, the FLAMMABLE GAS placard must be as follows: (b) In addition to complying with 172.519, the background color on the FLAMMABLE GAS placard must be red. Immediate notification of a hazardous materials incident by a carrier is required at the earliest practical moment for incidents that occur during the course of transportation (including loading, unloading, and temporary storage) in which as a direct result of the hazardous materials any one or more of the following occurs: Each notice shall be given telephonically to the Department at (800) 424-8802. (a) Except for size and color, the DANGEROUS placard must be as follows: (b) In addition to meeting the requirements of 172.519, and appendix B to this part, the DANGEROUS placard must have a red upper and lower triangle. 172123, 55 FR 52603, Dec. 21, 1990, as amended at 56 FR 66261, Dec. 20, 1991; Amdt. Person means an individual, firm, copartnership, corporation, company, association, or joint-stock association (including any trustee, receiver, assignee, or similar representative); or a government or Indian tribe (or an agency or instrumentality of any government or Indian tribe) that transports a hazardous material to further a commercial enterprise or offers a hazardous material for transportation in commerce. Prohibited labeling is contained in 172.401. Items 1-6 and thickness in millimeters must be applied in a permanent manner able to withstand reconditioning. Details on requirements for shipments with an origin or destination outside the U.S. are available through the Shipping Dangerous Goods Globally. Additionally, you may be subject to the requirements of other Federal and/or State Laws. 172139, 59 FR 67490, Dec. 29, 1994]. learn more about the process here. Dangerous when wet - 4.3 Organic peroxide type B, liquid or solid, temperature controlled - 5.2 Materials poisonous by inhalation - 6.1; these are generally considered liquids or solids that are giving off fumes. even when not required, if the placarding otherwise conforms to the requirements of Subpart F of Part 172 [172.502(c)]. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. A situation exists of such a nature (e.g., a continuing danger to life exists at the scene of the incident) that, in the judgment of the person in possession of the hazardous material, it should be reported to the National Response Center even though it does not meet the other criteria. 172151, 62 FR 1230, Jan. 8, 1997; 62 FR 39389, 39407, July 22, 1997; 66 FR 8647, Feb. 1, 2001; 66 FR 33426, June 21, 2001; 67 FR 53137, Aug. 14, 2002; 68 FR 75741, Dec. 31, 2003; 76 FR 3367, Jan. 19, 2011; 80 FR 72923, Nov. 23, 2015]. The following state regulations pages link to this page. (1) The background color, symbol, text, numerals and inner border on a placard must be as specified in 172.521 through 172.560 of this subpart, as appropriate. In a very simplistic sense, placards are big hazard labels, roughly 9.84 inches on each side. placarding is required only if the aggregate weight of the hazardous materials being transported is 1,001 pounds or greater. The following is a list of additional requirements: General placarding requirements are contained in 49 CFR Subpart F Part 172. 172248, 61 FR 28676, June 5, 1996; Amdt. ( a) Each person offering a motor carrier a hazardous material for transportation by highway shall provide to the motor carrier the required placards for the material being offered prior to or at the same time the material is offered for transportation, unless the carrier's motor vehicle is already placarded for the material as required by this (a) Except for size and color, the ORGANIC PEROXIDE placard must be as follows: (b) In addition to complying with 172.519, the background on the ORGANIC PEROXIDE placard must be red in the top half and yellow in the lower half. Any non-specification package that displays the ISTA seal indicating the package has been tested and certified to ISTA Procedure 3A is not subject to the minimum ECT or burst strength requirements. TRANSPORTATION IN COMMERCE ON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY: Transportation on (across or along) roads outside of Government properties generally is transportation in commerce. They are placed on vehicles to warn people about the hazardous materials on or in that vehicle. [Amdt. 17229, 41 FR 15996, Apr. 4. A letter "S" for packaging intended only for solids or inner packagings, test pressure in kilopascals of the hydrostatic test pressure. Records may be in any format such as paper or electronic files as long as they contain the required information and are readily available. In order to determine compatibility you are now required to be familiar with two tables which are: Segregation Table for Hazardous Materials is used for all materials. Markings should be durable, in English, and not obscured by other markings or labels. The person who manufactures a package subject to the requirements of the hazardous materials regulations is responsible to insure the package is in conformance with the requirements contained in 49 CFR, Part 178. Shippers may use the current version of UPS-provided, UPS accepts both "Passenger Aircraft" quantities (PAX) of hazardous materials and "Cargo Aircraft Only" (CAO) quantities offered for transport in UPS Air Service levels. Interstate, intrastate, and foreign carriers by rail car, aircraft, motor vehicle and vessel. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 5101 et seq. Navigate by entering citations or phrases Special agents of the Department of Transportation can not be denied reasonable access to those areas that fall within the official scope of their duties. (2) Each material must be packaged in the manufacturer's original packaging, or a packaging of equal or greater strength and integrity. In some cases, UPS requirements are more restrictive than those of the DOT and IATA. of Class 3 materials and 50 lbs. [71 FR 78628, Dec. 29, 2006, as amended at 76 FR 43528, July 20, 2011]. There is an exception for empty containers if: (1) In a vehicle or freight container, the package is not visible, and is loaded and unloaded by the shipper or consignee, or (2) The markings are securely covered during transport. In addition, each placard made of tagboard must be able to pass a 414 kPa (60 p.s.i.) 3, 2002; 70 FR 34075, June 13, 2005; 69 FR 64473, Nov. 4, 2004; 72 FR 25176, May 3, 2007; 76 FR 43528, July 20, 2011; 76 FR 56314, Sept. 13, 2011; 80 FR 1151, Jan. 8, 2015; 83 FR 55807, Nov. 7, 2018; 87 FR 79774, Dec. 27, 2022]. Part 172 of 49 CFR contains the hazardous materials communication requirements in addition to the hazardous materials table, emergency response requirements, training, and security plan. Title 49 was last amended 4/24/2023. The symbol, text, class number and inner border must be white. For content of report and additional information, please see 171.15. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. employees of the federal government are not exempt under the HMTA. In addition to UN Recommendation performance oriented tests, a vibration test for non-bulk packaging is required domestically. (1) Packagings must be leak tight for liquids and gases, sift proof for solids, and be securely closed, secured against shifting, and protected against damage. [Amdt. [Amdt. A person receives an injury requiring admittance to a hospital; The general public is evacuated for one hour or more; A major transportation artery or facility is closed or shut down for one hour or more; or. (4) The placard color must extend to the inner border and may extend to the edge of the placard in the area designated on each placard except the color on the CORROSIVE and RADIOACTIVE placards (black and yellow, respectively) must extend only to the inner border. The text, class number, and inner border must be black. (a) Except for size and color the CLASS 9 (miscellaneous hazardous materials) placard must be as follows: (b) In addition to conformance with 172.519, the background on the CLASS 9 placard must be white with seven black vertical stripes on the top half extending from the top of the placard to one inch above the horizontal centerline. The number must be of a person who is knowledgeable of the hazardous materials being shipped and the appropriate emergency response procedures, or a person who has immediate access to a person who has such knowledge. "Dangerous when wet" material means a material that, by contact with water, is liable to become spontaneously flammable. In direct support of their farming operations; and. Consequently, responsibilities generally are placed on "offerors" for performance of the functions associated with "offering" hazardous materials for transportation (e.g., see the general duty and applicability provisions in 49 CFR 171.1, 171.2, 172.3, and 173.1). EXPLOSIVES 1.1, EXPLOSIVES 1.2 and EXPLOSIVES 1.3 placards. The background of the upper diamond must be black and the lower point of the upper diamond must be 65 mm (258 inches) above the horizontal center line. (c) Permissive placarding. (2) The restrictions of paragraph (a) of this section do not apply to the display of a BIOHAZARD marking, a HOT marking, a sour crude oil hazard marking, or an identification number on a white square-on-point configuration in accordance with 172.323(c), 172.325(c), 172.327(a), or 172.336(b) of this part, respectively. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. They are placed on hazmat packaging and overpacks. Explosives were formerly classified as Class A, B, C or Blasting Agent. When using the aforementioned tables be sure to read the entire section, 178.848, and be aware that there are special instructions and exceptions listed. However: (1) The placarding exception provided in 172.504(c) applies to motor vehicles transporting freight containers and aircraft unit load devices.
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