Ask X3What does 49 CFR 173.7 (Government operations and materials) require?
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Short answer
49 CFR 173.7 requires that hazardous materials offered for transportation by, for, or to the Department of Defense (DOD) must be packaged in accordance with the regulations in this subchapter or in packagings of equal or greater strength and efficiency as certified by DOD.
The rule says
"Hazardous materials offered for transportation by, for, or to the Department of Defense (DOD) of the U.S. Government, including commercial shipments pursuant to a DOD contract, must be packaged in accordance with the regulations in this subchapter or in packagings of equal or greater strength and efficiency as certified by DOD in accordance with the procedures prescribed by Packaging of Hazardous Material, DLAR 4145.41/AR 700-143/NAVSUPINST 4030.5" (49 CFR 173.7(a))
In plain English
This regulation is about how the Department of Defense (DOD) handles hazardous materials transportation. It says that any hazardous materials being shipped to, from, or for the DOD must meet the packaging standards outlined in the regulations or be certified by the DOD as being equally safe.
What to do
- Ensure that all hazardous materials being transported for the DOD are packaged according to the regulations or certified by the DOD.
- Verify that the packaging meets the required standards for strength and efficiency.
- Follow the procedures outlined in Packaging of Hazardous Material, DLAR 4145.41/AR 700-143/NAVSUPINST 4030.5 for certification.
- Maintain records of certification and packaging to ensure compliance with the regulation.