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Short answer
49 CFR 172.200 requires each person who offers a hazardous material for transportation to describe the hazardous material on the shipping paper in the manner required by this subpart, except as otherwise provided.
The rule says
"Each person who offers a hazardous material for transportation shall describe the hazardous material on the shipping paper in the manner required by this subpart." (49 CFR 172.200(a))
"This subpart does not apply to any material, other than a hazardous substance, hazardous waste or marine pollutant, that is (1) Identified by the letter A in column 1 of the 172.101 table, except when the material is offered or intended for transportation by air" (49 CFR 172.200(b))
In plain English
This rule means that anyone shipping hazardous materials must properly describe them on the shipping papers, following the specific requirements of this subpart. However, there are exceptions for certain materials, such as those identified by the letter A in the 172.101 table, unless they are being transported by air.
What to do
- Review the 172.101 table to determine if your material is exempt from this subpart.
- Ensure that all hazardous materials are properly described on the shipping papers.
- Familiarize yourself with the specific requirements for describing hazardous materials in this subpart.
- Verify that you are complying with all applicable regulations when shipping hazardous materials.