What does 49 CFR 171.24 (Additional requirements for the use of the ICAO Technical Instructions) require?

Short answer

The regulation requires three main things:

1. Conformity to the requirements in 49 CFR 171.22 and this section for hazardous materials transported by aircraft and by motor vehicle or rail.

2. Compliance with applicable requirements in parts 171 and 175 of this subchapter.

3. Adherence to the quantity limits and conditions specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions for transportation by passenger-carrying or cargo aircraft.

The rule says

"All applicable requirements in parts 171 and 175 of this subchapter" (49 CFR 171.24(b)(1))

"The quantity limits prescribed in the ICAO Technical Instructions for transportation by passenger-carrying or cargo aircraft, as applicable" (49 CFR 171.24(b)(2))

"The conditions or requirements of a United States variation, when specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions" (49 CFR 171.24(b)(3))

In plain English

This regulation is about ensuring that hazardous materials are handled and transported safely when they are moved by air and also by ground, either before or after the flight. It requires that all relevant safety rules are followed, including those about how much of a hazardous material can be transported on a passenger or cargo plane. The goal is to prevent accidents and protect people and the environment from the risks associated with hazardous materials.

What to do

• Ensure all shipments of hazardous materials by air and ground comply with 49 CFR 171.22 and 49 CFR 171.24.
• Verify that all applicable requirements in parts 171 and 175 of this subchapter are met.
• Check the ICAO Technical Instructions for specific quantity limits and conditions for passenger-carrying or cargo aircraft and adhere to them.