Ask X3What does 49 CFR 171.19 (Approvals or authorizations issued by the Bureau of Explosives) require?
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Short answer
49 CFR 171.19 requires that approvals or authorizations issued by the Bureau of Explosives (BOE) are no longer valid as of December 31, 1998, except for those issued under part 179 of this subchapter.
The rule says
"Approvals or authorizations issued by the Bureau of Explosives (BOE), other than those issued under part 179 of this subchapter, are no longer valid." (49 CFR 171.19)
In plain English
This means that any approvals or authorizations given by the Bureau of Explosives before December 31, 1998, are no longer valid, unless they were specifically issued under part 179. In a real-world scenario, this could impact a company's ability to transport certain materials, and they may need to reapply for approvals or authorizations.
What to do
- Review current approvals and authorizations to determine if they are still valid.
- Identify any approvals or authorizations that may have been issued by the Bureau of Explosives before December 31, 1998.
- Reapply for approvals or authorizations as needed to ensure compliance with 49 CFR 171.19.
- Verify that any new approvals or authorizations are issued under the correct part of the subchapter, such as part 179.