Ask X3What does 49 CFR 171.26 (Additional requirements for the use of the IAEA Regulations) require?
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Short answer
To use the IAEA Regulations, three things are required:
1. The requirements in 171.22 must be met.
2. The material must be a Class 7 (radioactive) material being imported into or exported from the United States or passing through the United States.
3. The material must be offered for transportation or transported in accordance with the IAEA Regulations as authorized in paragraph (a) of 171.22.
The rule says
"A Class 7 (radioactive) material being imported into or exported from the United States or passing through the United States in the course of being shipped between places outside the United States may be offered for transportation or transported in accordance with the IAEA Regulations (IBR, see 171.7) as authorized in paragraph (a) of 171.22, provided the requirements in 171.22, as applicable, are met." (49 CFR 171.26)
In plain English
Using the IAEA Regulations for transporting Class 7 (radioactive) materials into, out of, or through the United States requires meeting specific conditions outlined in 49 CFR 171.22. This includes adhering to the IAEA Regulations as authorized and ensuring all applicable requirements are fulfilled.
What to do
- Verify that the material is a Class 7 (radioactive) material.
- Ensure the material is being transported in accordance with the IAEA Regulations.
- Meet all requirements outlined in 49 CFR 171.22 that are applicable to the transportation.