Ask X3What does 49 CFR 173.51 (Authorization to offer and transport explosives) require?
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As a motor-carrier owner, according to 49 CFR 173.51, you must ensure that any explosive meets the following requirements before it is offered for transportation or transported:
1. General Rule: Unless the regulations state otherwise, the explosive must first be tested, classed, and approved by the Associate Administrator (as outlined in § 173.56).
2. Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of Energy (DOE) Explosives: If the explosives are approved by the DOD or DOE, reports of those approvals must be filed with the Associate Administrator, and you must receive a written acknowledgement from them prior to offering the explosives for transportation.