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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration United States Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration United States Department of Transportation. APPLICABILITY 49 CFR 171.1. EXPLOSIVES. Transportation of explosives and their offering to. Interstate, Intrastate, and. Foreign Commerce by…. APPLICABILITY. § 171.2 GENERAL EXPLOSIVES REQUIREMENTS.

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration United States Department of Transportation

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  1. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration United States Department of Transportation

  2. APPLICABILITY 49 CFR 171.1 EXPLOSIVES Transportation of explosives and their offering to Interstate, Intrastate, and Foreign Commerce by…

  3. APPLICABILITY §171.2 GENERAL EXPLOSIVES REQUIREMENTS • No person may offer, or accept • HM for transportation in commerce • Unless properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled and in condition for shipment

  4. EXPLOSIVES AUTHORIZATION TO OFFER AND TRANSPORT EXPLOSIVES- §173.21(b)/173.51 • No PERSON may offer • No PERSON may transport • An explosive

  5. EXPLOSIVES AUTHORIZATION TO OFFER AND TRANSPORT EXPLOSIVES- §173.21(b)/173.51 • UNLESS…… • It Has Been Tested • Classed and Approved by PHMSA or an authorized agency • See §173.56 • Exceptions exist!!!

  6. EXPLOSIVES FORBIDDEN EXPLOSIVES - §173.54 • Not Approved §173.56 • See (b) through (l)

  7. EXPLOSIVES NEW EXPLOSIVE -DEFINITION - §173.56 • Produced by PERSON who has not previously produced it before • Or has altered properties of the explosive

  8. DEFINITIONS EX NUMBER - §171.8 Means a number preceded by the prefix, EX-, which is assigned by the AA for HAZMAT Safety, to identify an item that has been evaluated and approved under the provisions of 173.56

  9. EXPLOSIVES PROCEDURES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND APPROVAL - §173.56(b) Testing Agency will assign Recommended: • Shipping description • Class • Classification Code(Compatibility Group)

  10. EXPLOSIVES PROCEDURES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND APPROVAL - §173.56(b) PERSON requesting approval will submit: • A written report to the Associate Administrator for HAZMAT Safety

  11. EXPLOSIVES PROCEDURES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND APPROVAL - §173.56(b) • PERSON must receive: A written APPROVAL and an EX- NUMBER from the Associate Administrator for HAZMAT Safety before offering for transportation

  12. EXPLOSIVES PROCEDURES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND APPROVAL - §173.56(d) NEW EXPLOSIVES not approved yet may be transported for examination provided that……

  13. EXPLOSIVES DESCRITPTION OF TERMS FOR EXPLOSIVES§173.59 • Provided for information only • They must not be used for the classification or to replace proper shipping names

  14. EXPLOSIVES §173.50 CLASS 1 DEFINITION • Substance - Article • Functions by Explosion • Rapid Release of Gas & Heat

  15. EXPLOSIVES DIVISIONS FOR EXPLOSIVES - §173.50 • Six Divisions for Explosives • 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, AND 1.6 1.1

  16. EXPLOSIVES NEW/OLD - §173.53

  17. DEFINITIONS COMPATIBILITY GROUP LETTER - §171.8 A designated alphabetical letter to categorize different explosives for segregation and stowage. See 173.52

  18. EXPLOSIVES DIVISION 1.1 - §173.50 • Mass Explosion Hazard • Affects almost entire load instantaneously • Example Black powder, 1.1D, UN0027 1.1

  19. EXPLOSIVES DIVISION 1.3 - §173.50 • Fire Hazard & Minor Blast Hazard or Minor Projection Hazard or Both • Not a Mass Explosion Hazard • Example: Fireworks, 1.3G, UN0335 1.3

  20. EXPLOSIVES COMPATIBILITY GROUPS - §173.52 • 13 Different Compatibility Groups for Explosives A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, N, S

  21. 172.101 The Hazardous Material Table

  22. Identify the H/M Fireworks, 1.3G, UN0335, II Fireworks, 1.4G, UN0336, II Proper Shipping Name (2) Hazard Class/ Division (3) (8) Packaging (173.***) Sym ID Number (4) Label Codes (6) Special Provisions (7) PG (5) (1) (8A) (8B) (8C) Fireworks Fireworks 1.3G 1.4G UN0335 UN0336 II II 1.3G 1.4G 108 108 62 62 NONE NONE NONE NONE

  23. Special provision #108 states: • Fireworks must be so constructed and packaged that loose pyrotechnic composition will not be present in packages during transportation.

  24. Shipping Papers 49 CFR PART 172 SUBPART C Shipping papers

  25. Shipping Paper Definition 49 CFR §171.8 1 BOX, FIREWORKS, 1.4S, UN0337, PG II, 25 Kg

  26. Shipping Paper Definition 49 CFR §171.8 There is a change with the shipping description sequences. The new sequence may be used now and must be used starting January 1, 2013. The new sequence is ID number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, net explosive mass.

  27. Shipping Papers §172.200 • Each person who offers HM for transportation shall describe the HM on the shipping paper in the manner required by this subpart

  28. Shipping paper, Mixed Load §172.201(a)(1)(iii) XYZ TRUCKING Mark with X or RQ Contrasting Colors or List HM first PRO NUMBER SHIPPER SIGNATURE: CARRIER AGENT SIGNATURE BILL OF LADING SHIP TO: SHIPPER: CHARGES WEIGHT DESCRIPTION 2 X BOMBS,1.2D, UN0034, II 1500LBS 2 BOMB FIN ASSEMBLY 400 LBS HM QTY TOTAL THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE HEREIN NAMED ARTICLES ARE PROPERLY CLASSIFIED, DESCRIBED, PACKAGED, MARKED AND LABELED, AND ARE IN PROPER CONDITION FOR TRANSPORTATION ACCORDING TO THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DATE AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

  29. Shipping Papers §172.202 • Shipping paper must include: • Proper Shipping Name • Hazard Class or division number • Subsidiary hazard class or Subsidiary division number in ( ) immediately following the primary hazard class • Identification number, Packing Group, Total Quantity, • For Class 1 - quantity must be net explosive mass • The number and type of packages (Required 10/1/07)

  30. Units HM Description Weight 4 bx Fireworks, 1.3G, UN0335, II 100 lbs 8 bx 200 lbs 8 bx Fireworks, 1.4S, UN0337, II 200 lbs Fireworks, 1.4G, UN0336, II Shipping Paper Entries Ship To: Ears Inc 123 Hearing Ln Wax, IN 00000 Shipper: What Inc 987 Say Again Rd Aide, WY 99999 USDOT Hazmat Reg. No. 061504 001 005M EMERGENCY PHONE #800-123-4567

  31. Shipping Paper Accessibility49 CFR 177.817(e) Shipping papers and Emergency Response Information are required to be readily accessible. Readily Accessible means: • Within drivers seat belted reach • Upon entry into the drivers compartment: (1) be visible to a person upon entering (drivers seat, on “doghouse”) (2) or in a holder mounted to the inside of the drivers door • Trailer detached or parked containing hazardous materials (1)Shipping papers and Emergency Response Information required to be with trailer, or (2)Displaying ID #’s for all HM on trailer (see 49 CFR 172.606) (This requirement does not apply at a consignee’s, consignor’s or carrier facilities)

  32. Emergency Response Information Three forms of ER info. • DOT’s Emergency Response Guide • Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) • Copy of all relevant information found in 172.602

  33. Marking

  34. Marking §172.300 Applicability Each person who offers a HM for transportation shall mark the package, freight container, and transport vehicle containing the HM in the manner required by this subpart

  35. Marking §172.300 Applicability It is important to understand that it is also the responsibility of the company transporting the packages to ensure that they are properly marked and labeled. The transporter can be held responsible for any violations during transportation, even those that originate with the original shipper.

  36. Basic Markings for Non-Bulk Packagings Proper Shipping Name UN/NA# From: Ima Shipper 1234 Street City, USA

  37. Marking §172.301 General Marking Requirements Non-bulk package marking requirements • Proper Shipping Name • ID Number • If an exemption package, must mark it so Example DOT E-11156

  38. Marking §172.320 Explosives Hazardous Materials The proper shipping name, ID number and label have to be on the same side of the box

  39. Marking §172.320(c) Explosives Hazardous Materials When more than 5 different Class 1 materials are packaged in the same package, the package may be marked with only 5 of the EX-Numbers, National Stock Numbers, Product Codes, or combinations thereof.

  40. Marking §172.320(d) Explosives Hazardous Materials The requirements of this section do not apply if the EX-Number, of each explosive item described under proper shipping description is shown in association with the shipping description required by §172.202(a)

  41. Black powder used for pyrotechnics MUST be transported as a 1.1D explosive. • The re-classification to a flammable solid is ONLY when it is used for sporting arms shooting.

  42. Marking Requirements49 CFR 172.304 • Durable, in English and printed or affixed to the surface of a package or on a label, tag, or sign • Displayed on a background of sharply contrasting color • Unobscured by labels or attachments • Located away from any other markings (such as advertisements) that could reduce the effectiveness of the required marking

  43. Explosive Labels §172.400 General labeling requirements For explosives, applies to non-bulk packages

  44. Explosive Labels 1.6 1.5 EXPLOSIVE BLASTINGAGENT N D 1.4 1 1 EXPLOSIVE S 1

  45. Prohibited Labeling §172.401 • May not label unless the package contains HM • May not label for incorrect HM

  46. Label Specifications §172.407(a) -Design • Except for size and color, the printing, inner border, and symbol on each label must be shown as in §172.411 through §172.448…

  47. Label Specifications §172.407(c) -Size • Each diamond (square-on-point) label prescribed in this subpart must be at least 100mm (3.9 inches) on each side…

  48. Label Specifications §172.407(d) -Color The background color on each label must be as prescribed in §172.411 thru §172.448…

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