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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials 

Safety Administration 

49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, 174, 176, 

177, 178, and 180 

[Docket No. PHMSA–2013–0042 (HM–233F)] 

RIN 2137–AF00 

Hazardous Materials: Adoption of 

Special Permits (MAP–21) (RRR) 

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous 

Materials Safety Administration 

(PHMSA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(NPRM) 

SUMMARY: As required by the Moving 

Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century 

Act (MAP–21), the Pipeline and 

Hazardous Materials Safety 

Administration is proposing to amend 

the Hazardous Materials Regulations to 

adopt provisions contained in certain 

widely-used or long-standing special 

permits that have an established safety 

record. The proposed revisions are 

intended to provide wider access to the 

regulatory flexibility offered in special 

permits and eliminate the need for 

numerous renewal requests, thus 

reducing paperwork burdens and 

facilitating commerce while maintaining 

an appropriate level of safety. PHMSA 

conducted an extensive analysis of all 

active special permits and, in this 

rulemaking, those special permits 

deemed suitable are being proposed for 

adoption. PHMSA is inviting all 

interested persons to provide comments 

on both those special permits deemed 

suitable and proposed to be adopted 

into the HMR and those that are deemed 

not suitable for adoption. In addition, 

PHMSA is also requesting comments on 

a proposed requirement for special 

permit applicants to include regulatory 

text in their applications, when 

appropriate. 

DATES: Comments must be received by 

March 31, 2015. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

identified by the docket number 

PHMSA–2013–0042 (HM–233F) by any 

of the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// 

www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. 

• Mail: Docket Management System; 

U.S. Department of Transportation, 

West Building, Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, Routing Symbol M–30, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, 

DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: To the Docket 

Management System; Room W12–140 

on the ground floor of the West 

Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. 

Instructions: All submissions must 

include the agency name and docket 

number for this notice at the beginning 

of the comment. To avoid duplication, 

please use only one of these four 

methods. All comments received will be 

posted without change to http://

www.regulations.gov and will include 

any personal information you provide. 

All comments received will be posted 

without change to the Federal Docket 

Management System (FDMS), including 

any personal information. 

Docket: For access to the dockets to 

read background documents or 

comments received, go to http://

www.regulations.gov or DOT’s Docket 

Operations Office (see ADDRESSES). 

Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 

U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments 

from the public to better inform its 

rulemaking process. DOT posts these 

comments, without edit, including any 

personal information the commenter 

provides, to www.regulations.gov, as 

described in the system of records 

notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can 

be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Donald Burger, Office of Hazardous 

Materials Safety, Approvals and Permits 

Division, (202) 366–4535 or T. Glenn 

Foster, Office of Hazardous Materials 

Safety, Standards and Rulemaking 

Division, telephone (202) 366–8553, 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 

Administration, U.S. Department of 

Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. 

SE., Washington, DC 20590–0001. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Table of Contents 

I. Executive Summary 

II. Background 

III. Overview 

A. Special Permits Program 

B. MAP–21 Legislation 

C. SP Conversion Project Methodology 

D. Petitions for Rulemaking 

E. SPs Evaluation Results 

F. Request for Comments 

IV. Section-by-Section Review by Topic Area 

A. Cylinders—General 

B. Cylinders—Non-Destructive Testing/

Aerosols 

C. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/Portable Tanks 

D. Operational Air/Vessel 

E. Operational Highway/Rail/Shipper/

Other 

F. Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/IBCs 

V. Regulatory Analyses and Notices 

A. Statutory/Legal Authority for this 

Rulemaking 

B. Executive Order 12866, 13563, 13610, 

and DOT Regulatory Policies and 

Procedures 

C. Executive Order 13132 

D. Executive Order 13175 

E. Regulatory Flexibility Act, Executive 

Order 13272, and DOT Procedures and 

Policies 

F. Paperwork Reduction Act 

G. Regulatory Identifier Number (RIN) 

H. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act 

I. Executive Order 13609 and International 

Trade Analysis 

J. Environmental Assessment and NEPA 

Analysis 

K. Privacy Act 

L. National Technology Transfer and 

Advancement Act 

VI. List of Subjects 

I. Executive Summary 

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials 

Safety Administration (PHMSA) is 

proposing to amend the Hazardous 

Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR 

parts 171–180) by adopting 

requirements contained in 98 existing 

special permits (SP). This proposal is 

based on our review of all active SPs as 

of January 1, 2013, in which we 

identified 98 SPs containing 

requirements which appear suitable for 

adoption into the HMR as regulations of 

general applicability. Other SPs are not 

being proposed for adoption into the 

HMR because we concluded they 

contain requirements which (1) would 

not have, or are being applied in a 

manner which would not have, broad 

applicability; or (2) have already been 

adopted into the HMR, are covered by 

authorizations in the HMR, or are being 

addressed in other rulemakings. 

We encourage all interested parties, 

particularly the holders of currently 

active SPs, to submit comments 

regarding the SPs we are proposing to 

adopt into the HMR, the SPs we are not 

presently proposing to adopt into the 

HMR, and our preliminary regulatory 

impact analysis. 

II. Background 

PHMSA is proposing to amend the 

Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 

49 CFR parts 171–180) to adopt certain 

requirements based on existing SPs 

issued by PHMSA under 49 CFR part 

107, subpart B (§§ 107.101 to 107.127). 

SPs set forth alternative requirements— 

or a variance—to the requirements in 

the HMR in a way that achieves a safety 

level at least equal to the safety level 

required under the regulations, or when 

the regulations do not establish a safety 

level, that is consistent with the public 

interest. Congress expressly authorized 

the Secretary of Transportation to issue 

these variances in the Hazardous 

Materials Transportation Act of 1975 (49 

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1Although MAP–21 only required PHMSA 

evaluate SPs that had been in continuous effect for 

a 10-year period, PHMSA reviewed all active SPs 

as of January 1, 2013. 

2http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/permitsapprovals/special-permits 

On July 6, 2013 President Obama 

signed legislation entitled Moving 

Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century 

Act (MAP–21). Section 33012 of this 

legislation required PHMSA to review 

and analyze SPs that have been in 

continuous effect for a 10-year period to 

determine which ones may be converted 

into the HMR.1 The legislation also 

required PHMSA to issue regulations to 

adopt any SPs identified as appropriate 

for adoption in a final rule by October 

1, 2015. The legislation provides the 

following factors to consider during 

review and analysis to determine 

suitability for adoption into the HMR: 

(1) The safety record of the hazardous 

materials (hazmat) transported under 

the SP; 

(2) The application of a SP; 

(3) The suitability of the provisions in 

the SP for incorporation into the hazmat 

regulations; and 

(4) Rulemaking activity in related 

areas. 

Prior to the passing of the MAP–21 

legislation, PHMSA had completed 

numerous rulemaking actions, through 

an established and refined approach, to 

convert long-standing SPs with an 

established safety record into the HMR. 

Following the passage of the MAP–21 

legislation, PHMSA modified its 

approach to align with the requirements 

of this legislation. Specifically, PHMSA 

established terms of reference and 

baseline criteria for the review of longstanding SPs, created tracking tools to 

monitor progress, and adopted a 

methodology and timeline to evaluate 

SPs. 

This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(NPRM) provides an overview of the SP 

Program to date, a detailed review of the 

requirements of MAP–21 with regard to 

this initiative, and a comprehensive 

explanation of the rationale used to 

evaluate these SPs both prior to and 

after the implementation of MAP–21. 

Furthermore, based on this rationale, 

this NPRM details the SPs that are 

deemed not suitable for adoption into 

the HMR along with the corresponding 

reasoning, and proposes the adoption 

into the HMR of SPs that have been 

deemed suitable through this review. 

The proposals from all the SPs to be 

adopted have broad applicability, fit 

into the scope of the HMR, will increase 

flexibility in transportation, and provide 

an equivalent level of safety to the 

current regulations. PHMSA is inviting 

comments from all interested parties, 

particularly SP holders, on both those 

SPs deemed suitable and proposed to be 

adopted and those that are deemed not 

suitable for adoption. 

III. Overview 

A. SPs Program 

PHMSA’s Approvals and Permits 

Division 2 is responsible for the issuance 

of DOT SPs and Approvals. A SP sets 

forth alternative requirements, or 

variances, to the requirements in the 

HMR. Federal hazardous materials 

transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5101– 

5128) authorizes PHMSA to issue such 

variances in a way that achieves a safety 

level that is at least equal to the safety 

level required under Federal hazmat law 

or is consistent with the public interest 

if a required safety level does not exist. 

SPs also address unique or infrequent 

transportation situations that would be 

difficult to accommodate in regulations 

intended for use by a wide range of 

shippers and carriers. 

SPs are issued by PHMSA under 49 

CFR part 107, subpart B (§§ 107.101 to 

107.127). The HMR are generally 

performance-oriented regulations, and 

as such, provide the regulated 

community with some flexibility in 

meeting safety requirements. Even so, 

not every transportation situation can be 

anticipated and covered under the 

regulations. The hazardous materials 

community is at the cutting edge of 

developing new materials, new 

technologies, and innovative ways of 

moving hazardous materials. Innovation 

strengthens our economy, and some 

new technologies and operational 

techniques may enhance safety. Thus, 

while not compromising safety, SPs 

provide a mechanism for testing new 

technologies, promoting increased 

transportation efficiency and 

productivity, and ensuring global 

competitiveness. In addition, SPs enable 

the hazardous materials industry to 

safely, quickly, and effectively integrate 

new products and technologies into 

production and the transportation 

stream. 

PHMSA conducts ongoing reviews of 

SPs to identify widely-used and longstanding SPs with established safety 

records for conversion into regulations 

of broader applicability. Converting 

these SPs into regulations reduces 

paperwork burdens for the government 

and applicants and facilitates commerce 

while maintaining safety. Additionally, 

adoption of SPs as rules of general 

applicability provides wider access to 

the benefits and regulatory flexibility of 

the provisions granted in the SPs. 

Factors that influence whether or not a 

specific SP is a candidate for regulatory 

action include: the safety record for 

hazardous materials transported or 

operations conducted under a SP; 

potential for broad application of a SP; 

suitability of the provisions in the SP for 

adoption into the HMR; rulemaking 

activity in related areas; and agency 

priorities. 

Since the inception of the SP 

program, PHMSA has periodically 

reviewed SPs and under various 

rulemaking actions certain widely-used 

or long-standing SPs that have an 

established safety record have been 

adopted or recently proposed for 

incorporation into the HMR. For 

example, PHMSA has adopted or 

proposed 94 SPs into the HMR since 

2008. These 94 SPs represent a decrease 

of 13,947 holders of SPs. These 

rulemakings are noted in Table 1. 

TABLE 1—PREVIOUS RULEMAKING ACTIONS 3

Docket Title Purpose Number of 

permits Holders 

Docket No. 

PHMSA–2006– 

25910 (HM– 

218E).

Miscellaneous Cargo Tank 

Motor Vehicle and Cylinder Issues; Petitions for 

Rulemaking.

Amended the HMR to revise certain requirements applicable to the manufacture, maintenance, and use of 

DOT and MC specification cargo tank motor vehicles, 

DOT specification cylinders and UN pressure receptacles.

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rulemakings since January 1, 2008. 

TABLE 1—PREVIOUS RULEMAKING ACTIONS 3—Continued 

Docket Title Purpose Number of 

permits Holders 

PHMSA–2008– 

0005 (HM– 

215J).

Revision to Requirements 

for the Transportation of 

Batteries and BatteryPowered Devices; and 

Harmonization with the 

UN Recommendations, 

IMDG Code, and ICAO 

Technical Instructions.

Amended the HMR to maintain alignment with international standards by adopting various amendments, 

including changes to proper shipping names, hazard 

classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging 

authorizations, air transport quantity limitations, and 

vessel stowage requirements.

3 6. 

Docket No. 

PHMSA–2009– 

0151 (HM– 

218F).

Miscellaneous Amendments Amended the HMR to make miscellaneous revisions to 

update and clarify certain regulatory requirements.

1 1. 

PHMSA–2009– 

0289 (HM– 

233A).

Incorporation of SPs into 

Regulations.

Amended the HMR to adopt provisions contained in certain widely-used or long-standing SPs that have an established safety record.44 510. 

PHMSA–2010– 

0017 (HM–245).

Incorporation of Cargo Tank 

SPs.

Amended the HMR to adopt provisions contained in certain widely-used or long-standing cargo tank SPs that 

are granted to multiple parties and have established 

safety records.

6 Over 10,000. 

PHMSA–2010– 

0018 (HM– 

216B).

Incorporating Rail SPs ......... Amended the HMR to adopt SPs which authorized an alternative tank car qualification program, acceptance of 

shipping paper information by voice or electronic data 

interchange, provide alternative rail car segregation requirements for explosives, alternative tank car design 

requirements, and alternative unloading provisions for 

coupled tank cars.

7 250. 

PHMSA–2010– 

0201 HM–254.

Approval and Communication Requirements for the 

Safe Transportation of Airbag Inflators, Airbag Modules, and Seat-belt 

Pretensioners.

Amended the HMR applicable to airbag inflators, airbag 

modules and seat-belt pretensioners by authorizing an 

alternative review and verification process for these devices, and eliminating the current requirements to have 

hundreds of these devices approved by PHMSA prior 

to shipment.

2 2,131. 

PHMSA 2011– 

0138 (HM 

218G).

Miscellaneous Amendments 

(RRR).

Amended the HMR by adopting SPs to authorize the 

transportation by motor vehicle of certain regulated 

medical wastes, designated as sharps, in non-DOT 

specification containers fitted into wheeled racks.

1 1. 

PHMSA–2011– 

0142 (HM–219).

Miscellaneous ......................

Petitions for Rulemaking 

(RRR).

Amended the HMR to no longer require re-application for 

a SP to place the Dangerous Cargo Manifest in locations designated by the master of the vessel besides 

‘‘on or near the bridge’’ while the vessel is docked in a 

United States port while cargo unloading, loading, or 

handling operations are underway and the bridge is 

unmanned.

1 1. 

PHMSA–2011– 

0158 (HM– 

233C).

Incorporation of Certain SPs 

and Competent Authorities 

into Regulations.

Amended the HMR to adopt provisions contained in several SPs that provide greater regulatory flexibility. The 

SPs in this action addressed a variety of alternative 

provisions, including alternative packaging authorizations for specific hazardous materials (HM), and would 

eliminate approval requirements for variances in the 

manufacture of fiberboard packagings.

18 466. 

PHMSA–2011– 

0345 (HM– 

233D) (NPRM).

Requirements for the Safe 

Transportation of Bulk Explosives (RRR).

Proposes to amend the HMR by establishing standards 

for the safe transportation of bulk explosives. This rulemaking would also be responsive to two petitions (P– 

1557, P–1583).

9 566. 

Total .............. .............................................. ............................................................................................. 94 13,947. 

B. MAP–21 Legislation 

Section 33012 of the MAP–21 

legislation modified § 5117 (f) of the 

Federal Hazardous Materials 

Transportation Law. Specifically, under 

the ‘‘SPs and exclusions’’ paragraph (f) 

was revised to read as follows: 

‘‘(f) Incorporation into regulations. 

(1) IN GENERAL—Not later than 1 

year after the date on which a SP has 

been in continuous effect for a 10-year 

period, the Secretary shall conduct a 

review and analysis of that SP to 

determine whether it may be converted 

into the hazardous materials 

regulations. 

(2) FACTORS—In conducting the 

review and analysis under paragraph 

(1), the Secretary may consider— 

(A) the safety record for hazardous 

materials transported under the special 

permit; 

(B) the application of a special permit; 

(C) the suitability of provisions in the 

special permit for incorporation into the 

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(D) rulemaking activity in related 

areas. 

(3) RULEMAKING—After completing 

the review and analysis under 

paragraph (1) and after providing notice 

and opportunity for public comment, 

the Secretary shall either institute a 

rulemaking to incorporate the special 

permit into the hazardous materials 

regulations or publish in the Federal 

Register the Secretary’s justification for 

why the special permit is not 

appropriate for incorporation into the 

regulations.’’ 

This modification required PHMSA to 

review and analyze SPs that have been 

in effect for 10 years or more and 

determine which should be converted 

into regulations; set parameters for the 

review; and issue regulations to adopt 

any SPs identified as appropriate for 

adoption in a final rule by October 1, 

2015. Following the publication of the 

final rule, this process would be 

completed annually to ensure 

appropriate SPs are converted into the 

HMR on a consistent basis. 

The legislation also required PHMSA 

to address other issues related to the SP 

and approvals regulations and program 

processes. Specifically, PHMSA is 

required to issue regulations on 

standard operating procedures to 

support administration of the SP and 

approval programs. This requirement is 

being addressed under Docket PHMSA 

2012–0260 (HM–233E) in a Notice of 

Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) 

published on August 12, 2014 [79 FR 

47047]. 

Table 2 summarizes all of the MAP– 

21 requirements related to the SP 

program, the corresponding rulemaking 

actions, and required completions dates: 

TABLE 2: MAP–21 SUMMARY

MAP–21 

Citation MAP–21 Requirement Docket Required completion date 

§ 33012 

(a) ............. Rulemaking mandate. PHMSA shall issue regulations that 

establish: 

(1) Standard operating procedures to support administration 

of the SP and approval programs; and 

(2) Objective criteria to support the evaluation of SP and approval applications. 

PHMSA 2012–0260 (HM– 

233E). 

Final rule due by 10/01/2014. 

(b) ............. Initial review and analysis of SPs that have been in continuous effect for a 10-year period to determine which ones 

may be converted into the hazmat regulations. Factors to 

consider: 

(1) The safety record of hazmat transported under the SP; 

(2) The application of a SP; 

(3) The suitability of provisions in the SP for incorporation 

into the hazmat regulations; and 

(4) Rulemaking activity in related areas. 

PHMSA–2013–0042 (HM– 

233F). 

Review and analysis due by 

10/01/2013. 

(b) ............. Rulemaking mandate. Issue regulations to incorporate into 

the hazmat regulations any SPs identified in the initial review and analysis that PHMSA determines are appropriate 

for incorporation based on the review factors. 

PHMSA–2013–0042 (HM– 

233F). 

Final rule due by 10/01/2015. 

(c) .............. Ongoing review and analysis of SPs. Not later than 1 year 

after the date on which a SP has been in continuous effect for a 10-year period, PHMSA shall conduct a review 

and analysis of that SP to determine whether it may be 

converted into the hazmat regulations. Factors to consider: 

(1) The safety record of hazmat transported under the SP; 

(2) The application of a SP; 

(3) The suitability of provisions in the SP for incorporation 

into the hazmat regulations; and 

(4) Rulemaking activity in related areas 

Continuous future rulemaking 

actions on a yearly basis. 

Review and analysis due by 

10/01/2015 and to be completed on an annual basis. 

(d) ............. Rulemaking mandate. After completing the review and analysis of SPs that have been in continuous effect for a 10- 

year period, PHMSA shall either institute a rulemaking to 

incorporate the SP into the hazmat regulations or publish 

in the FEDERAL REGISTER its justification for why the SP is 

not appropriate for incorporation into the regulations. 

Continuous future rulemaking 

actions on a yearly basis. 

Final rule or notice of no rulemaking decision due by 10/

01/2016. 

C. SP Conversion Project Methodology 

As previously stated, in the past, 

PHMSA has analyzed, evaluated, and 

adopted SPs into the HMR. In addition, 

PHMSA had already established an 

approach to adopt SPs into the HMR. 

However, the requirements contained in 

MAP–21 necessitated that PHMSA 

modify and formalize this approach. 

This section describes the SP 

Conversion Project (SPCP) and the 

methodology used to satisfy the 

requirements of MAP–21. 

The following table summarizes the 

different phases of the SPCP. 

Specifically, this table briefly discusses 

the efforts of each phase and the 

timeframe in which it was completed. 

Furthermore, this table demonstrates 

how the entire project was divided into 

the two primary stages of analysis and 

rulemaking. Each phase of the SPCP is 

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TABLE 3—SPCP METHODOLOGY

Phase Description of action Timeframe 

Analysis ............ Phase 1: Development 

of Methodology.

The SPCP Management team developed a methodology to consistently 

evaluate SPs, a system to track this analysis, sub-teams and subtopic areas used to group similar SPs to be reviewed by the appropriate subject matter experts, and timelines and milestones.

July 2012–January 

2013. 

Phase 2: Preliminary 

Analysis.

An initial review of all SPs was conducted. SPs were divided by topics 

and sub-topics and each transportation regulations specialist was assigned a grouping. These specialists reviewed each permit and made 

a determination as to an SP’s suitability for adoption into the HMR 

based on guidance provided by the SPCP Management team.

January 2013–April 

2013. 

Phase 3: Mentor Review.The members of the SPCP Management were assigned topics and conducted a second review of the SPs deemed either not suitable or 

flagged for further review.

April 2013–May 2013. 

Phase 4: Team Analysis PHMSA then established rulemaking teams for each topic composed of 

a team leader, mentor, and team members from each PHMSA Division and our modal partners. These teams then conducted a second 

review of those SPs deemed suitable and those flagged for follow-up.

June 2013–August 

2013. 

Rulemaking ...... Phase 5: Drafting .......... For SPs deemed suitable, the team drafted regulatory text along with 

preamble language justifying inclusion into the HMR. The finalized 

draft of each topic was then submitted to the SPCP Management 

team for final review.

June 2013–September 

2013. 

Phase 6: Consolidate 

Rulemaking.

Following review by the SPCP Management team, the topic rulemakings 

were then combined into a master draft along with additional preamble 

language, regulatory analysis, and information collection activities.

September 2013–November 2013. 

Phase 7: Rulemaking 

Coordination.

The master draft created was then vetted throughout the agency and 

with our modal partners. In addition, the rulemaking was coordinated 

with the Office of the Secretary of Transportation and the Office of 

Management and Budget.

December 2013–October 2014. 

Phase 8: Rulemaking 

Publication.

Following concurrence from all entities, PHMSA submitted this rulemaking to the Federal Register for publication.November 2014. 

Phase 1: Development of Methodology 

As stated above, prior to the 

publication of MAP–21, PHMSA 

conducted reviews of SPs to identify 

widely-used and long-standing SPs with 

an established safety record for 

conversion into the HMR for broader 

applicability. The SPs suitable for 

adoption were predominantly identified 

by two methods: petitions for 

rulemaking submitted in accordance 

with § 106.105; and through a review of 

the SP application by the Approvals and 

Permits Division staff at the time of 

application. Specifically, during the 

evaluation of a SP application, the 

specialist reviewing the application 

could ‘‘tag’’ a SP as a future candidate 

for adoption into the regulations. At a 

later date after a positive safety record 

had been established, the SP would be 

proposed for adoption in a future 

rulemaking. This method to adopt SPs, 

however, was not conducted on a 

defined and predictable schedule. 

After President Obama signed the 

MAP–21 legislation, PHMSA modified 

its SP conversion practices and 

developed an overall strategy to 

specifically address the aspects of the 

requirements of MAP–21 that were not 

reflected in current procedures. In an 

effort to address the specific 

requirements for SP conversion, 

PHMSA’s Standards and Rulemaking 

Division created a SPCP management 

team. This SPCP management team 

developed a methodology to 

consistently evaluate SPs, a system to 

track the analysis, created rulemaking 

sub-teams, topics and sub-topic areas to 

combine similar SPs to be reviewed by 

the appropriate subject matter experts 

(SME) and teams, and established 

timelines and milestones. 

As MAP–21 included specific 

deadlines for the various aspects of the 

SPCP, PHMSA created an overall project 

timeline. This timeline was established 

by utilizing the Standards and 

Rulemaking Division’s knowledge of the 

current rulemaking process and working 

backwards from the deadlines required 

by MAP–21. The timeline was divided 

into two main parts; analysis (Phases 1– 

4) and rulemaking drafting and 

coordination (Phases 5–8). Each of these 

portions of the timeline included 

specific deliverables. 

Each SP being analyzed was assigned 

to one of 6 topic areas. These topic areas 

were established to reflect the main 

utility and purpose of the SP. These 

topic areas of the SPs, an overview of 

each topic area, and the affected number 

of SP holders are displayed in Table 4. 

TABLE 4—TOPIC OVERVIEW

Topic Overview 

Holders 

[total # in 

grouping] 

Cylinders—General ................................... The SPs pertaining to cylinders that are proposed to be adopted into the HMR in 

this NPRM provide exceptions to existing general cylinder requirements.

721 

Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols 4 ....................... The SPs pertaining to acoustic emission (AE) and ultrasonic examination (UE) testing of cylinders and to aerosols that are proposed to be adopted into the HMR in 

this NPRM provide exceptions to existing cylinder requirements specific to cylinder non-destructive testing (NDT) and aerosols.

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4For the purposes of this rulemaking NonDestructive Testing (NDT) includes Ultrasonic 

Examination (UE) and Acoustic Emission (AE). 

5Each SP was assigned a code that represented 

a rationale for the SP being suitable or not suitable 

for adoption into the HMR. These codes were based 

on PHMSA’s factors for suitability combined with 

the rationales provided in MAP–21. 

TABLE 4—TOPIC OVERVIEW—Continued 

Topic Overview 

Holders 

[total # in 

grouping] 

Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/Portable Tanks .... The SPs pertaining to cargo tanks, rail cars, and portable tanks that are proposed 

to be adopted into the HMR in this NPRM provide exceptions to existing cargo 

tanks, rail cars, and portable tanks requirements.

321 

Operational Air/Vessel .............................. The SPs pertaining to operational issues for aircraft or vessel transportation that 

are proposed to be adopted into the HMR in this NPRM provide exceptions to 

existing requirements for vessel and aircraft shipments.

207 

Operational Highway/Rail/ ........................

Shipper/Other ............................................

The SPs pertaining to operational issues for highway or rail transport, shipper requirements, and other general areas that are proposed to be adopted into the 

HMR in this NPRM provide exceptions to existing highway and rail operations, 

shipper, and other general requirements.

1,226 

Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/IBCs The SPs pertaining to non-bulk packagings, IBCs, and packaging specifications 

that are proposed to be adopted into the HMR in this NPRM provide exceptions 

to the packaging specification requirements.

820 

Total ................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... 3,691 

These topic areas were then used to 

develop teams to address each grouping 

of SPs. Each topic area was further 

broken down into sub-topic areas which 

reflected the specific area of 

transportation that the SP affected. 

These sub-topic areas included 

manufacturing, retest, and use. Breaking 

down the SPs into topics and sub-topics 

ensured that the appropriate SMEs 

would be reviewing SPs and allowed for 

more efficient delegation of the 

workload. 

As mentioned above, teams were 

established based on topic areas to 

handle Phase 3 (Team Analysis) and 

Phase 4 (Drafting) of the SPCP. Teams 

were comprised of the appropriate 

SMEs from the Standards and 

Rulemaking Division, the Engineering 

and Research Division, the Approvals 

and Permits Division, Field Operations, 

the Program Development Division, the 

Office of Chief Counsel and our modal 

partners, the Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), the United States 

Coast Guard (USCG), the Federal 

Railroad Administration (FRA) and the 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration (FMCSA). In addition, 

each team was assigned a team lead and 

a team mentor from the SPCP 

Management team. The teams met on a 

frequent basis throughout Phase 3 and 

Phase 4 to discuss progress on their 

assignments and to pinpoint and resolve 

issues with the SP conversion. 

Throughout every phase of the SPCP, 

the status of all currently active SPs was 

tracked in a database designed 

specifically for this project. This 

database detailed the specialist and 

team assigned to the review of the SP, 

the current status of the SP and the 

code 5 it was assigned following 

completion of the review. This database 

also tracked the completion of the 

drafting of regulatory text for any given 

SP and provided a brief summary of the 

SP. In addition, the SPCP Management 

team closely monitored timelines and 

milestones in a database specifically 

tailored to the SPCP. 

Phase 2: Preliminary Analysis 

MAP–21 specifically mandated 

PHMSA issue regulations to adopt into 

the HMR any SPs that had been in 

continuous effect for a 10-year period 

and that PHMSA determined through its 

analysis are appropriate for adoption 

based on the review factors. While 

MAP–21 limited this analysis and 

review to SPs with a lifespan of greater 

than 10 years, PHMSA decided that an 

initial review of all active SPs would 

provide a greater benefit. A complete 

review of all SPs was conducted 

because many of the SPs are 

interconnected and interrelated. For 

example, some SPs are very similar with 

only minor differences between them 

and the inclusion of one SP may justify 

the inclusion of other similar SPs. In 

addition, PHMSA did not want to 

automatically disqualify a SP from 

consideration just because the SP was 

not in effect for 10 years. A SP may be 

extensively used and have an 

established history of safe use even if it 

is less than 10 years old. As MAP–21 

also requires the periodic review of SPs 

over 10 years of age, PHMSA 

rationalized that a larger initial review 

would considerably streamline and 

limit the number of SPs to be evaluated 

in future reviews. 

In January 2013, PHMSA began a 

systematic review of 1,168 existing SPs 

utilizing the criteria required by the 

MAP–21 legislation to determine 

suitability for adoption into the HMR. 

Transportation Regulations Specialists 

within the Standards and Rulemaking 

Division were assigned groupings of 

SPs. Each specialist was given 

instructions on how to uniformly and 

consistently review a SP. For the groups 

of SPs assigned, each specialist was 

instructed to: 

• Provide a brief summary of each SP; 

• Identify the key/other regulatory 

sections of the HMR affected; 

• Make a determination on the 

suitability for adoption (Guidance was 

provided on assigning each SP a code 

relating to its suitability. These codes 

are discussed in further detail later in 

this document); 

• Assign the SP to a topic area; 

• Provide rationale for their findings; 

and 

• Account for any recordkeeping 

issue that they faced. 

Specialists then reviewed the SPs 

and, based on the guidance developed 

by the SPCP management team, they 

made a determination of which code the 

SP would be assigned (See Table 5). If 

specialists had doubts or concerns about 

any particular SP, they would assign a 

proposed code and flag the SP in the 

tracking database for second level 

mentor review in Phase 3. 

In April 2013, the preliminary 

analysis was completed with roughly 

300 SPs deemed suitable for adoption. 

In addition, approximately 185 SPs 

were flagged for second level review by 

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Phase 3: Mentor Review: Review of SPs 

Flagged and Not Suitable 

From April through May 2013, the 

rulemaking mentors for each topic team 

conducted a second review of all SPs 

deemed not suitable for adopting into 

the HMR (roughly 690 SPs) and those 

tagged for further review in the Phase 2 

review (185 SPs). Specifically, the 

mentors divided the SPs in need of 

further review among themselves, 

evaluated each permit against the 

requirements of MAP–21, and made a 

determination on the SP when possible. 

If the mentors were unable to make a 

determination, the SP remained flagged 

and the SP topic team would make a 

group determination in Phase 4. 

Phase 4: Team Analysis 

PHMSA then utilized six rulemaking 

teams, one for each topic area. As 

previously stated, each team was 

composed of a team leader, mentor, and 

team members from each PHMSA 

Division and our modal partners (FAA, 

USCG, FRA and FMCSA). Team leaders 

were tasked with the overall completion 

of the topic and the distribution of work 

assignments. Mentors were charged 

with reviewing the teams’ data, and 

providing edits to ensure the 6 topics 

were cohesive and would form a 

complete and understandable NPRM. 

The team leaders and mentors of each 

topic area were members of the 

Standards and Rulemaking Division. 

Each topic area was handled as if it 

were its own rulemaking project. 

While each team leader approached 

the team analysis phase in their own 

manner, the team members were 

utilized consistently throughout the 

SPCP, regardless of project. For 

example, modal partners focused on 

aspects of proposed SPs specific to their 

mode of transportation or aspects of SPs 

that could have wider implications in 

their mode. Team members from the 

Standards and Rulemaking Division 

primarily drafted the regulatory text and 

rulemaking preamble language. The 

Engineering and Research Division 

focused primarily on the technical 

aspects of each SP, the evaluation and 

development of regulatory text, and the 

technical implications of the 

introduction of new technologies that a 

SP may provide. The Approvals and 

Permits Division focused primarily on 

the history of each SP, the evaluation 

and development of regulatory text and 

the suitability determinations of the 

SPs. PHMSA Field Operations provided 

a review of enforcement actions of the 

SPs that were deemed suitable and 

assisted in the incident data research of 

each SP. The Program Development 

Division assisted in the review of the 

incident data research of the SPs and 

the evaluation of the cost and benefit 

data for the SPs that were deemed 

suitable. Finally, the Office of Chief 

Counsel primarily dealt with the editing 

of regulatory text and rulemaking 

preamble language as well as providing 

assistance in completing the regulatory 

analysis. 

Each topic team tracked its status in 

a database, specifically noting when 

regulatory text was completed. The 

teams also used this database to record 

information to be included in the 

preamble explanations for each SP. For 

the SPCP, all draft regulatory text was 

completed in September 2013, at which 

point the team mentors provided edits 

and worked with each team to formulate 

a final version of each topic. In addition, 

each team provided a completed 

document containing lists of all suitable 

SPs, all non-suitable SPs, and the 

assigned codes to explain why the nonsuitable SPs would not be included. 

Phase 5–8: Rulemaking: Drafting, 

Consolidation, Coordination, and 

Publication 

As the final phase, PHMSA 

consolidated its analyses and 

conclusions, evaluated compliance with 

statutory requirements and 

governmental policies and procedures 

applicable to the regulatory process, and 

prepared this NPRM to address each 

topic area. These requirements include 

Executive Orders, Office of Management 

and Budget (OMB) Bulletins, DOT 

orders and procedures, the 

Administrative Procedures Act, and 

others. PHMSA uses a common process 

to identify, develop, track, prioritize, 

and implement regulatory changes in 

line with applicable DOT and Federal 

government policies and procedures. 

The Standards and Rulemaking Division 

has a Standard Operating Procedure 

(SOP) in place which is intended to 

outline and serve as a reference for 

persons engaged in the regulatory 

process and to ensure that all applicable 

requirements are met. This rulemaking 

was completed, as with all rulemakings, 

using this SOP. 

For this rulemaking, due to the 

comprehensive nature of the project, it 

was broken down into topics with teams 

assigned to each topic. Each topic area 

was then handled as if it were its own 

rulemaking project. While Phases 1–4 

represented the analysis portion of this 

project, Phases 5–8 encompassed the 

rulemaking portion. Following the 

completion of the team analysis in 

Phase 4, team mentors edited and 

compiled the topics into one master 

document. 

Future Reviews 

As required by MAP–21, PHMSA 

plans to conduct annual reviews of SPs 

which have been in effect for more than 

10 years. These reviews and analysis of 

SPs will use the same methodology and 

tools as those used in this rulemaking. 

PHMSA anticipates future analysis and 

review will be streamlined due to the 

reduced number of SPs to be evaluated 

and the experience gained through this 

evaluation. 

In addition, PHMSA is considering 

modifications to the manner in which it 

writes new SPs in order to more 

accurately reflect how the HMR is 

written. In this NPRM, PHMSA is 

requesting comments as it considers a 

future proposal to require an applicant 

to provide potential regulatory text 

when submitting an application for a SP 

in order to facilitate adoption of SPs 

into the HMR. 

D. Petitions for Rulemaking 

PHMSA also considered several 

petitions for rulemaking submitted in 

accordance with § 106.105 that may 

impact SPs reviewed in this rulemaking. 

These petitions are discussed below. 

P–1607 

The Council on the Safe 

Transportation of Hazardous Articles 

(COSTHA) submitted a petition for 

rulemaking under P–1607 to adopt the 

provisions of DOT SP–11458 that 

authorizes display packs of consumer 

commodity packages that exceed the 30 

kg gross weight limitation. This petition 

has been accepted by PHMSA and is 

being proposed in this rulemaking. See 

the discussions in §§ 171.8 and 173.56 

under the ‘‘Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other’’ heading of this 

rulemaking. 

P–1608 

The Truck Trailer Manufacturers 

Association (TTMA) submitted a 

petition for rulemaking under P–1608 to 

adopt the provisions of DOT SP–11903 

into the HMR. This petition requests 

that PHMSA propose to adopt standards 

for the construction and use of Fiber 

Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Cargo Tanks. 

Currently, these tanks are constructed 

under DOT–SP 11903 and used under 

party status in DOT SP–9166. In 

addition to DOT SP–11903 and DOT 

SP–9166, there are other SPs that 

address these standards. PHMSA is not 

proposing to adopt these SPs at this 

time as there is not a uniform standard 

for FRP Cargo Tanks ready for adoption. 

However, PHMSA is working to develop 

a uniform standard for FRP cargo tanks 

and will address this issue in a future 

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P–1610 

COSTHA submitted a petition for 

rulemaking under P–1610 to adopt the 

provisions of DOT–SP 11110 into the 

HMR. This SP authorizes cargo aircraft 

operators to load division 1.4S and 

Class 8, PG III materials in inaccessible 

cargo locations in excess of the 

limitations specified in § 175.75(c). This 

petition has been accepted by PHMSA 

for consideration in a future rulemaking. 

However, at this time PHMSA is not 

proposing to adopt this SP because of 

concern that more time is needed to 

research the potential impact of changes 

to § 175.75 and to coordinate this review 

with the appropriate parties, including 

our modal partners. 

P–1611 

COSTHA submitted a petition for 

rulemaking under P–1611 to adopt the 

provisions of DOT–SP 11470 into the 

HMR. This SP authorizes the 

transportation in commerce of shrinkwrapped pallets containing boxes of 

waste ORM–D materials with the word 

‘‘WASTE’’ marked on the outside of the 

pallet instead of the individual box. 

This petition has been accepted by 

PHMSA and is being proposed in this 

rulemaking. See the discussion in 

§ 173.12 under the ‘‘Operational 

Highway/Rail/Shipper/Other’’ heading 

of this rulemaking. 

E. SP Evaluation Results 

PHMSA is committed to the SP 

adoption process established by 

Congress in MAP–21. To ensure that the 

changes made under this action are as 

efficient and effective as possible, 

PHMSA solicits input from its 

stakeholders. We have used several 

tables throughout this rulemaking to 

clearly identify SPs that are suitable for 

adoption and those that have been 

deemed not suitable. As required by 

MAP–21 the initial review and analysis 

of SPs considered the following factors: 

• The safety record of hazardous 

materials transported under the SP; 

• The application of a SP; 

• The suitability of provisions in the 

SP for adoption into the HMR; and 

• Rulemaking activity in related 

areas. 

Based on these factors, the SPCP team 

developed and assigned codes to each 

SP being reviewed. These codes 

represent the rationale for adopting or 

not adopting a SP into the regulations. 

Table 5 explains each code. 

TABLE 5—SPCP CODE KEY

Code Title Explanation 

Code 1 ...... Suitable for Adoption ......................................................... SPs suitable for adoption. 

Code 2 ...... Not Suitable for Adoption: The application of the SP ....... SPs not suitable because of the manner in which applied. Because the 

purpose of the MAP–21 directive was to reduce need for SPs where 

widely-used, many of these SPs were not considered suitable for 

adoption because of their application; i.e., they were not widely-used, 

were too technical in nature, or were too specific to a SP holder. 

This Code was applied to both single and multiple holders of SPs. 

Code 3 ...... Not Suitable for Adoption: The suitability of the provision 

in the SP for adoption into the HMR.

SPs not suitable for adoption because of the lack of broad applicability. 

Similar to Code 2, many of these SPs were not considered suitable 

for adoption because of the specificity of the SP. The terms of these 

SPs often included an inability to provide the same exception in a 

broad manner applicable to certain geographical locations or safety 

controls. This Code was also applied to both single and multiple 

holders of SPs. 

Code 4 ...... Not Suitable for Adoption: Rulemaking activity in related 

areas.

SPs being addressed in other rulemakings. 

Code 5 ...... Already adopted or otherwise covered under current regulations.SPs already adopted or authorizations already specified in the current 

HMR. For example, these SPs will be terminated as they are no 

longer necessary since the provisions contained within have already 

been adopted or have been covered under current regulations. 

Evaluation Summary 

After completion of the evaluation 

segment of the SPCP, PHMSA identified 

98 currently-active SPs that were 

suitable to be proposed for adoption in 

this rulemaking action. The SPCP 

evaluated 1,168 permits that 

represented 3,691 holders of SPs that 

were active on January 1, 2013. The 

adoption of these 98 SPs would impact 

728 SP holders, as shown in Table 6. If 

the SPs proposed for adoption into the 

HMR in this rulemaking were to be 

adopted in a final rule, there would be 

an approximate 8% reduction in the 

number of SPs and approximate 20% 

reduction in the number of holders of 

SPs. PHMSA anticipates the final 

number of SPs adopted in the final rule 

may vary from this original number 

based on input from public comments 

received in response to this rulemaking 

and ongoing SP activity. 

TABLE 6—SPCP IMPACT

SPs Holders 

SPs Proposed for Adoption in this Rulemaking Action ........................................................................................... 98 728 

Total Number Evaluated .......................................................................................................................................... 1,168 3,691 

Percent Reduction ................................................................................................................................................... 8.39% 19.72% 

When combined with previous 

regulatory efforts to adopt SPs into the 

HMR, the impact is increased to 192 

total SPs adopted since 2008, affecting 

14,675 holders of SPs, as shown in 

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TABLE 7—SPS ADOPTED AND AFFECTED HOLDERS

SPs Holders 

SPs Eliminated in Previous Rulemaking actions since 2008 .................................................................................. 94 13,947 

SPs Proposed for Adoption in this Rulemaking Action ........................................................................................... 98 728 

Total .................................................................................................................................................................. 192 14,675 

After this initial review of all SPs, 

PHMSA plans to annually review SPs 

that have been in effect for more than 

10 years. PHMSA’s ongoing review and 

analysis of SPs will use the same 

methodology and tools as in this 

rulemaking. PHMSA anticipates future 

analysis and review will be streamlined 

due to the reduced number of SPs to be 

evaluated and the experience gained 

through this evaluation. 

Suitable for Adoption 

The analysis phase of the SPCP 

identified 98 SPs (728 holders of SPs) 

that were deemed suitable for adoption. 

Table 8 summarizes the SPs deemed 

suitable, their assigned topic area, a 

summary of the permit, and the number 

of holders of SPs. All suitable SPs were 

deemed to be Code 1. 

TABLE 8—SPS SUITABLE FOR PROPOSED ADOPTION

Permit No. Category Summary Holders 

Cylinders General 

SP6530 ............. Cylinders General ................. Authorizes transportation in commerce of hydrogen and mixtures of hydrogen

with helium, argon or nitrogen, in certain cylinders filled to 110% of their 

marked service pressures. 

26 

SP8074 ............. Cylinders General ................. Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain flammable and non-flammable gases in DOT specification 3E cylinders measuring 2 inches in diameter by 12 inches long without a safety relief device. 5 

SP12084 ........... Cylinders General ................. Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 4B, 4BA, or 4BW cylinders, which 

are protected externally by a suitable corrosion-resistant coating (such as 

galvanizing or painting), for transportation in commerce of certain gases 

when retested and marked in accordance with the requirements specified in 

§ 180.209(e). In lieu of a 5 year periodic hydrostatic test, or testing in accordance with § 173.213(c)(2), the prescribed cylinders may be retested and 

marked in accordance with § 180.209(e). 

1 

SP12301 ........... Cylinders General ................. Authorizes transportation in commerce of chloropicrin and methyl bromide mixtures in a DOT specification 4BW cylinder having a capacity greater than 

that specified in § 173.193(b). 

8 

SP12782 ........... Cylinders General ................. Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification cylinders, 

containing Divisions 2.1, 2.2 or 2.3 materials, equipped with plastic valve 

protection caps. 

5 

SP13318 ........... Cylinders General ................. Authorizes transportation in commerce of DOT specification 39 cylinders of 75 

cubic inches or less volume, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials. 

2 

SP13544 ........... Cylinders General ................. Authorizes transportation in commerce of DOT specification 4BA240 cylinders

containing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and/or residue of LPG without hazard warning labels when transported in a closed transport vehicle that is 

placarded. 

1 

SP13599 ........... Cylinders General ................. Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.2 materials in certain DOT specification seamless steel cylinders. 1 

SP14251 ........... Cylinders General ................. Authorizes transportation in commerce of overpacked cylinders containing 

Class 2 materials with CGA C–7 neck ring labels in lieu of the standard 

label. 

6 

SP14419 ........... Cylinders General ................. Authorizes transportation in commerce of pyrophoric liquid n.o.s. in DOT specification 3AL cylinders that are not authorized for that material. 3 

SP14937 ........... Cylinders General ................. Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain cylinders that have requalification markings on a label embedded in epoxy in lieu of stamping for the 

transportation of various refrigerant gases. 

1 

Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols 

SP7951 ............. Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain aerosols containing Division 

2.2 materials, with a charge pressure not exceeding 150 psig at 75 °F when 

shipped in a refrigerated state. 

5 

SP8786 ............. Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of limited quantities of compressed 

gases, Division 2.2, in accumulators which deviate from the required retest 

parameters. 

6 

SP11296 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain waste aerosol cans containing flammable gas propellants, including isobutane and propane, overpacked in a UN1A2 steel drum or a UN1H2 plastic drum for disposal. 128 


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Permit No. Category Summary cylinders general Holders 

SP12573 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-refillable, non-DOT 

specification inside metal container conforming with regulations applicable to 

DOT specification 2Q, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous 

materials. 

1 

SP12995 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT 2Q specification, nonrefillable containers containing polyurethane foam or foam components that 

will be tested by other means in lieu of subjecting each container to a hot 

water bath. 

1 

SP13581 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of insecticide aerosol fogger in nonDOT specification non-refillable inside containers. 1 

SP13601 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification containers for transportation in commerce of certain non-flammable aerosols 

containing foodstuffs at pressures exceeding those authorized. 

1 

SP14429 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a DOT specification 2P non-refillable 

aluminum in-side container which has been leakage tested by an automated 

in-line pressure check in lieu of the hot water bath specified in the HMR. 

2 

SP14440 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 aerosols in certain nonrefillable containers which have been tested by an alternative method in lieu 

of the hot water bath test. 

1 

SP14503 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of aerosol foodstuffs in a non-refillable 

metal container similar to DOT specification 2P and 2Q. 

1 

SP14544 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 and 2.2 hazardous materials in certain non-DOT specification and DOT specification non-refillable 

aerosol containers which have been tested by an alternative method in lieu 

of the hot water bath test. 

1 

SP14623 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of a bag-on-valve, non-refillable, aerosol container which has been tested by an alternative method in 

lieu of the hot water bath test. In lieu of the hot water bath, each container 

must be subject to an automated pressure test on the line. 

1 

SP14625 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of aerosols in certain non-refillable containers which have been tested by an alternative method in lieu of the hot 

water bath test. In lieu of the hot water bath, each container will be subject 

to an automated pressure test on the line. 

1 

SP14627 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of aerosols in certain non-refillable containers which have been tested by an alternative method in lieu of the hot 

water bath test. In lieu of the hot water bath, each container must be subject 

to an automated pressure test on the line. 

1 

SP14723 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of aerosols containing a Division 2.2 

compressed gas in certain non-refillable aerosol containers which are not 

subject to the hot water bath test. 

1 

SP14724 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of an aerosol in certain non-refillable 

containers which have been tested by an alternative method in lieu of the 

hot water bath test. In lieu of the hot water bath, each container will be subject to an automated in-line pressure test. 

1 

SP14786 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of DOT specification 2P and 2Q aluminum non-refillable inside containers which are leak tested by an automated in-line pressure check in lieu of the hot water bath specified in the 

HMR. 

1 

SP14842 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of consumer commodity (pressurized 

by nitrogen, compressed) and aerosols, non-flammable, (each not exceeding 

1 L capacity) in DOT specification 2P non-refillable aluminum inside containers which have been tested by an alternative method in lieu of the hot 

water bath test. In lieu of the hot water bath, each container will be subject 

to an automated pressure test on the line. 

1 

SP14887 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation of aerosols and consumer commodities in commerce 

of DOT specification 2P and 2Q metal non-refillable inside containers and 

non-DOT specification metal inside containers which are leak tested by an 

automated in-line pressure check in lieu of the hot water bath specified in 

the HMR. 

2 

SP14953 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of DOT specification 2Q non-refillable 

aluminum inside containers which have been leakage tested by an 100% 

automated in-line pressure check in lieu of the hot water bath test. 

1 

SP15135 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT 2P non-refillable metal 

containers (containing a laminate bag on valve system) which are leak tested by an automated in-line pressure check in lieu of the required hot water 

bath test. 

1 

SP15265 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes manufacture, mark, sale and use of non-DOT specification bag-onvalve spray packaging similar to an aerosol container without requiring the 

hot water bath test conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 2P or 2Q, except as specified herein, for the transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials. 

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Permit No. Category Summary Holders 

SP15427 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes manufacture, mark, sale and use of non-refillable inside containers 

which are leak tested by an automated in-line pressure check in lieu of the 

hot water bath specified in the HMR. 

2 

SP15792 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols ..... Authorizes transportation in commerce of DOT specification 2P non-refillable 

aluminum inside containers which have been tested by an alternative method in lieu of the hot water bath test. In lieu of the hot water bath, each container will be subject to an automated pressure test on the line. 

1 

Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/Portable Tanks 

SP12039 ........... Cargo Tanks/R Rail Cars/Portable Tanks.Authorizes transportation in commerce of DOT 113C120W tank cars containing ethylene, refrigerated liquid, at an internal pressure of 20 psig instead of the maximum 10 psig. 3 

SP12576 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/Portable Tanks.Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification tanks 

conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification MC 331 

cargo tank, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain 

hazardous materials. 

1 

Operational Air/Vessel 

SP11150 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .......... Authorizes transportation in commerce of liquefied petroleum gas in DOT 

specification cylinders, secured to transport vehicles on passenger ferry vessels. 

1 

SP11691 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .......... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain flammable and corrosive liquids, which are the ingredients of soft drinks (beverages), not subject to the 

segregation requirements for vessel stowage when shipped in the same 

transport unit. 

10 

SP13213 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .......... Authorizes stowage aboard passenger ferry vessels of private motor vehicles 

such as recreational vehicles, with attached cylinders of liquefied petroleum 

gas in addition to extra containers of gasoline (including camp stove or lantern fuel) and portable cylinders of liquefied petroleum gas. 

1 

SP14458 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .......... Authorizes private motor vehicles such as recreational vehicles, with attached 

cylinders of liquefied petroleum gas in addition to extra containers of gasoline (including camp stove or lantern fuel) and portable cylinders of liquefied 

petroleum gas to be stowed aboard passenger ferry vessels. 

1 

Operational Highway/Rail/Shipper/Other 

SP4850 ............. Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce by motor vehicle, rail freight, cargo vessel, and cargo aircraft of limited quantities of certain approved explosive articles (UN0237, charges, shaped, flexible, linear; and UN0104, cord, detonating, mild effect or fuse, detonating, mild effect metal clad) re-classed as 

Division 1.4D in prescribed packagings, subject to certain special provisions. 

7 

SP7991 ............. Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of railroad flagging kits of specified 

construction, containing certain Class 1.4 and 4.1 materials, not subject to 

the HMR. 

37 

SP8006 ............. Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes certain articles, explosive, n.o.s., Division 1.4 (toy caps) to be offered for transportation in commerce without labels. 3 

SP9610 ............. Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain empty packagings containing 

residues of Class 1 smokeless powders without complete shipping papers 

and placarding. 

11 

SP9874 ............. Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of video cameras and monitors or instrumentation and signaling systems such as sensors, alarms, and electronic surveillance equipment, to observe the loading and/or unloading operations of hazardous materials from production control centers in lieu of personnel remaining within 

25 feet of the cargo tanks. 

1 

SP10597 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking and sale of temperature controlled equipment for use in motor vehicles engaged in transportation in commerce of 

Class 3 liquids or Division 2.1 gases. 

1 

SP10705 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of packages containing acrolein, stabilized, Division 6.1, to be exempted from the segregation requirements, 

when shipped by highway. 

2 

SP10803 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of temperature controlled 

equipment for use in motor vehicles engaged in transportation of Class 3 

and Class 2.1 materials. 

1 

SP10882 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of temperature controlled 

equipment for use in motor vehicles engaged in transportation of Class 3 

and Class 2.1 materials. 

1 

SP11043 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of Division 2.3 materials on the same 

transport vehicle with materials classed as Division 2.1, Class 3, Class 4, 

Class 5, and Class 8. 

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SP11055 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials that 

meet the criteria for Division 6.1, PG I, Hazard Zone A in combination packages and provides relief from the segregation requirements. 

8 

SP11078 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain nickel-cadmium batteries 

each containing no more than 10 ml of liquid potassium hydroxide, a Class 

8 material, as not subject to the HMR. 

2 

SP11151 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of combination packages containing 

hazardous wastes that are poisonous by inhalation, Division 6.1, PG I, Hazard Zone A, in the same transport vehicle with packages containing hazardous materials assigned to Class 3, Class 8 or Divisions 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 

5.2. 

1 

SP11197 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce by private carrier of restricted quantities 

of hazardous materials that are authorized for exception in column 8A of the 

HMT, excluding Class 1, Class 7 and Divisions 6.1 and 6.2. 

3 

SP11202 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials across a 

public road, from one part of a plant to another, as essentially not subject to 

parts 172 and 173. 

1 

SP11352 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 3, Class 8 and Class 9 

hazardous materials across a public road, from one part of a plant to another, as essentially not subject to the hazard communication requirements 

of part 172. 

3 

SP11356 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes reassignment of certain high viscosity flammable liquids from Packing Group II to Packing Group III for packagings with a capacity greater than 

30L. 

3 

SP11373 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of Division 4.2 (self-heating) materials 

in packing group II or III on the same transport vehicle with Class 8 liquids 

when the materials are appropriately separated. 

29 

SP11458 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of display packs of consumer commodity packages or limited quantities packages that exceed the 30 kg gross 

weight limit. 

16 

SP11470 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of shrink wrapped pallets containing 

boxes of waste ORM–D materials with the word ‘‘WASTE’’ marked on the 

outside of the pallet instead of on each individual box. 

34 

SP11666 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of green graphite products on open flatbed truck trailers, rail flat cars, intermodal freight containers, and when unitized by banding to wooden runners or pallets. 13 

SP11811 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of various household wastes without 

having the quantity and unit measurement shown on the shipping paper during local pick-up operations. 

4 

SP11984 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain unapproved chemical oxygen 

generators with only one positive means of preventing unintentional actuation of the generator and without the required approval number marked on 

the outside of the package. 

17 

SP12002 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes unloading of tank cars containing Class 3 materials utilizing an alternate procedure to remove frozen liquid from bottom outlet valves. 1 

SP12207 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials across a 

public road, from one part of a plant to another. 

1 

SP12306 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials across a 

public road, from a storage yard to a main plant, as not subject to the shipping paper and placarding requirements of the HMR. 

1 

SP13165 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials across 

public roads between company facilities, not subject to the shipping paper 

requirements of the HMR. 

1 

SP13190 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of video cameras and monitors to observe the loading operations of anhydrous ammonia from a remote control station in place of personnel remaining within 7.62 meters (25 feet) of cargo tank motor vehicles. 1 

SP13199 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of reconditioned (‘‘used’’) refrigeration 

units under the provisions of § 173.306(e). 

1 

SP13343 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain wetted Division 1.1D explosive substances in heated cargo vehicles when they would likely freeze during transport. 1 

SP13424 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of video cameras and monitors to observe the loading and unloading operations of various hazardous materials from a remote control station in place of personnel remaining within 7.62 meters (25 feet) of cargo 

tank motor vehicles. 

2 

SP13484 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes DOT specification MC 330, MC 331 and MC 338 cargo tank motor 

vehicles to be loaded with certain Division 2.2 liquefied gases using specially designed hoses in lieu of full time attendance by a qualified person 

during loading operations. 

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SP13959 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of a video camera and monitor to observe the loading incidental to movement or unloading incidental to movement of anhydrous ammonia from a remote control room in place of personnel remaining within 25 

feet of the cargo tank motor vehicle. 

1 

SP14141 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of video cameras and monitors to observe the loading incidental to movement or unloading incidental to movement of certain Class 3, 

8, and 9 materials in place of personnel remaining within 25 feet of a cargo 

tank motor vehicle. 

1 

SP14150 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of video cameras and monitors to observe the loading and unloading operations of certain Class 3 and Class 8 hazardous materials from 

a remote control station in place of personnel remaining within 7.62 meters 

(25 feet) of cargo tank motor vehicles. 

1 

SP14335 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of Division 2.3 Zone A materials on the 

same motor vehicle with DOT specification packagings containing the residues of Divisions 2.1, 2.3, 4.3, 5.1, and Classes 3 and 8 materials. 

3 

SP14447 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes DOT specification cargo tank motor vehicles containing certain Division 2.2; 5.1; and 6.1; Class 3 and 8 hazardous materials to be loaded/unloaded using specially designed hoses in lieu being attended by a qualified 

person during loading and unloading operations. 

1 

SP14525 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain used diatomaceus earth filter 

material not subject to the HMR, except for shipping papers and certain 

marking requirements. 

2 

SP14618 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of temperature controlled 

equipment for use in motor vehicles engaged in the transportation in commerce of Class 3 liquids or Division 2.1 gases. 

1 

SP14680 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of video cameras and monitors to observe the loading incidental to movement or unloading incidental to movement of spent sulfuric 

acid in place of personnel remaining within 25 feet of a cargo tank motor vehicle. 

2 

SP14726 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of temperature controlled 

equipment for use in motor vehicle transportation of Class 3 and Division 2.1 

materials. 

1 

SP14822 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of video cameras and monitors or instrumentation and signaling systems such as sensors, alarms, and electronic surveillance equipment, to observe the loading and unloading operations of hazardous materials from production control centers in lieu of personnel remaining within 25 

feet of the cargo tanks. 

1 

SP14827 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of video cameras and monitors to observe the loading incidental to movement or unloading incidental to movement of certain corrosive 

materials in place of personnel remaining within 25 feet of a cargo tank 

motor vehicle. 

1 

SP14840 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of video cameras and monitors to observe the loading incidental to movement or unloading incidental to movement of certain Class 8 

materials in place of personnel remaining within 25 feet of a cargo tank 

motor vehicle. 

1 

SP14945 ........... Operational Highway/Rail/

Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain diesel fuel and environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s. across a public road without 

shipping papers, marking, labeling or placarding. 

1 

Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/IBCs 

SP6614 ............. Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/IBCs.Authorizes use of polyethylene bottles placed in a polyethylene crate for transportation in commerce of certain Class 8 corrosive materials (NA1760, 

UN3266, UN3264, UN3265, UN1791, UN1789, UN2796). 

11 

SP8230 ............. Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/IBCs.Authorizes transportation in commerce of Packing Group I and II nitric acids in 

certain combination packagings. 

4 

SP11602 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/IBCs.Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 4.3 materials contained in sift-proof closed bulk packagings. Water reactive solid, n.o.s. (contains magnesium, magnesium nitrides) 4.3, UN2813, PG II or III. 11 

SP12030 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/IBCs.Authorizes transportation in commerce of battery fluid, acid, packaged with a 

dry storage battery in a UN4G fiberboard box with a maximum gross weight 

not over 37.0 kg which exceeds the weight limitation. 

1 

SP12335 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/IBCs.Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1D and 1.4D detonating cords without the ends being sealed in alternative packaging. 8 

SP12920 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/IBCs.Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain pyrophoric materials in a 

combination package consisting of UN1A2 outer package and a UN1A1 

inner package. 

19 

SP13217 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/IBCs.Authorizes transportation in commerce of gasoline in non-DOT specification 

packages known as gasoline dispensers. 

1 

SP13548 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/IBCs.Authorizes transportation in commerce of lead acid batteries and packages of 

battery acid (with two different UN numbers) on the same vehicle. 

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SP13796 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/IBCs.Authorizes transportation in commerce of phosphorus, yellow, under water in 

alternate packaging. 

1 

SP14137 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/IBCs.Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hydrochloric acid solutions in 

UN31H1 or UN31HH1 intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). 

1 

SP14213 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/IBCs.Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of UN1H1 plastic drums to be 

used for transportation in commerce of nitric acid with not more than 40% 

nitric acid. 

1 

SP15373 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/IBCs.Authorizes manufacture, mark, sale and use of the specially designed combination packagings for transportation in commerce of certain Class 4.3 materials without hazard labels or placards, with quantity limits not exceeding 

25 grams. 

1 

Not Suitable for Adoption 

The analysis phase of the SPCP 

identified 1,070 SPs that were deemed 

not suitable for adoption. Table 9 

summarizes the SPs deemed not 

suitable, their assigned topic area, a 

summary of the permit, the number of 

SP holders, and the corresponding 

denial code. 

TABLE 9—SPS NOT SUITABLE FOR PROPOSED ADOPTION

Permit No. Category Summary Holders Code 

Cylinders General 

SP6626 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes a 10 year retest interval for certain DOT specification 3A 

or 3AA cylinders and ICC–3, 3A, or 3AA cylinders manufactured 

before December 31, 1945 for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

7 2 

SP6691 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes 10 year requalification in accordance with§ 180.209(b) 

for cylinders manufactured on or before December 31, 1945.

16 2 

SP6946 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of DOT specification 3A or 3AA cylinders and ICC– 

3, 3A, or 3AA cylinders manufactured before December 31, 1945 

to be retested every 10 years instead of 5 years for transportation 

in commerce of certain compressed gases.

1 2 

SP970 ............... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of diborane in DOT specification 3AA cylinders overpacked in certain insulated drums or 

wooden boxes as specified.

3 3 

SP2787 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.2 gases 

in a non-DOT specification pressure vessel. The packaging prescribed is a non-DOT specification pressure vessel equipped with 

a regulating valve, a pressure relief valve, and a squib actuated 

valve. Accumulators must be packed in a strong wooden, metal, 

or polystyrene container or installed in a certain missile body section overpacked in a strong wooden, metal, or polystyrene container.

2 2 

SP3004 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of prescribed non-DOT specification sampling cylinders having a capacity not exceeding 373 cubic inches (6 Liters). Each sampling cylinder must be equipped with a frangible 

disc safety device. The sampling cylinders must be packed in 

formed fiberglass cases, cushioned with resilient packing material 

in strong outside boxes such as, but not limited to, wood, fiberboard, plastic or aluminum.

10 3 

SP3302 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-flammable 

gases in non-DOT specification sampling bottles (cylinders).

1 2 

SP4052 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of an aerosol formulation 

pressurized with nitrogen in a DOT 39 specification cylinder.

1 4 

SP4661 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials in 4BA240 and 4BW240 cylinders that have been tested and 

inspected using alternative retest procedures instead of the internal visual inspection and pressure retest specified in § 180.205(f) 

and (g) and the marking prescribed in § 180.213.

1 3 

SP4844 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of oxygen in foreign manufactured non-DOT specification steel cylinders which are to be 

used as components in aircraft.

3 2 

SP4884 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 8 and Division 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 4.3 materials in non-DOT specification cylinders.1 3 

SP5600 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of samples of certain hazardous materials in non-DOT specification cylinders made to the 

DOT 3A specification, except Monel metal may be used rather 

than steel.

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SP5967 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification cylinders conforming in part with DOT 3HT for shipment 

of a Division 2.2 gas. The packaging is a ‘‘cool gas generator’’.

2 2 

SP6071 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming to all regulations applicable to DOT 

specification 4DA, except as specified.

1 2 

SP6263 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-flammable 

gases in a non-DOT specification pressure vessel designed and 

constructed to the ASME Code.

1 2 

SP6517 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification welded steel cylinders conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 4BW, except as specified, for 

transportation in commerce of acetylene.

1 2 

SP6557 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT-specification 

cylinders, used in the transportation of carbon dioxide and 

bromotrifluoromethane, to deviate from the requirements of the inspector’s report.

27 3 

SP6686 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 gases 

in non-refillable steel cylinders made in compliance with DOT 

specification 39, except for the seams. Authorizes DOT 39 cylinders with brazed alloy seams.

2 3 

SP6805 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes UN1953 (a Division 2.3 material) in 3A, 3AA and 3AAX 

manifolded cylinders.

4 3 

SP6908 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials in non-DOT specification cylinders similar to DOT specification 39 cylinders.1 3 

SP7026 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification welded stainless steel cylinders conforming with DOT 

specification 4DS except for maximum charging pressure, material of construction, testing requirements and marking.

1 2 

SP7413 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3E cylinder except as specified.

1 3 

SP7458 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders conforming in part with DOT specification 3E for 

shipment of certain hazardous materials (chlorine, UN1017; hydrogen chloride, UN1050; and those materials which are authorized for shipment in DOT specification 3E cylinders and that are 

compatible with the cylinders material of construction).

1 2 

SP7477 ............. Cylinders General ........... The prescribed packagings are certain non-DOT specification seamless aluminum cylinder in conformance with DOT-–3AL having a 

marked service pressure of 1800 psi 2015 psi, modified by enlarging the end opening.

3 2 

SP7542 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 4BW cylinder, except as specified, for acetylene, dissolved, UN1001.

1 2 

SP7607 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder for transportation in commerce of hydrogen, compressed by passenger carrying aircraft. The packaging prescribed 

is a non-DOT specification seamless stainless steel cylinder of 

not more than 7.22 cubic inches water capacity and the cylinder 

is a component of a portable gas chromatograph.

1 3 

SP7657 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification stainless steel cylinders conforming with all regulations 

applicable to a DOT specification 3E cylinder, except as specified.

1 2 

SP7694 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.2 gases 

in non-DOT specification cylinders made in compliance with DOT 

39 with certain exceptions.

2 3 

SP7708 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification small, high pressure cylinders of welded construction conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 3HT.1 3 

SP7721 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 39 cylinder, except smaller with higher pressure and steel used in DOT 3HT specification.

1 2 

SP7737 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3E cylinder except that the packaging is made 

of aluminum and additional tests are required.

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SP7765 ............. Cylinders General ........... The packaging prescribed is a limited life, non-DOT specification 

packaging, described as a missile gas storage system, consisting 

of a welded steel sphere, and an electric squib containing a Division 1.4 explosive.

1 3 

SP7767 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with 

all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 4DS cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of compressed 

gas, n.o.s. (mixture of bromotrifluoromethane and nitrogen).

1 3 

SP7774 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of bromine trifluoride in certain non-DOT specification cylinders.3 3 

SP7823 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials in non-DOT specification cylinders conforming to DOT specification 4BW.5 2 

SP7879 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of non-DOT specification cylinders similar to DOT 

3E cylinders for transportation in commerce of bromine trifluoride.

1 3 

SP7945 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming to all 

regulations applicable to DOT specification 4DS, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of compressed gas, n.o.s.

1 2 

SP7954 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain compressed gases 

in manifolded DOT specification cylinders.

9 3 

SP7971 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of non-DOT specification cylinders for transportation 

in commerce of a Division 2.2 compressed gas.

1 2 

SP8009 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of a DOT 3AAX cylinder made of 4130X steel for 

the transport of methane, compressed or natural gas, compressed (with a high methane content).

7 2 

SP8013 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of DOT specification 4E cylinders for transportation 

in commerce of certain Division 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 gases.

3 3 

SP8131 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification pressure vessels for the shipment of oxygen, compressed, Division 2.2.1 2 

SP8156 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of DOT specification 39 cylinders up to 225 cubic 

inches in volume for transportation in commerce of certain flammable or non-flammable compresses gases and carbon disulfide.

10 3 

SP8178 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of non-DOT specification cylinders for transportation 

in commerce of oxygen, compressed.

1 3 

SP8220 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all 

regulations applicable to a DOT specification 3HT cylinder, except 

as specified, for transportation in commerce of air, compressed 

and nitrogen compressed.

1 3 

SP8221 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of non-DOT specification, high pressure cylinders of 

welded construction for military missile systems use only for 

transportation in commerce of air, compressed and nitrogen, compressed.

1 2 

SP8239 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of non-DOT specification containers for transportation in commerce of boron trifluoride, compressed.1 2 

SP8255 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of a non-reusable (non-refillable) non-DOT specification welded steel cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 39 cylinder, except as specified, for 

transportation in commerce of air, compressed; argon, compressed; helium, compressed; and nitrogen, compressed.

1 2 

SP8299 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming to all 

regulations applicable to a DOT specification 3HT for transportation in commerce of helium, compressed and nitrogen, compressed.

1 3 

SP8439 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming to all 

regulations applicable to a DOT specification 4DS for transportation in commerce of UN1009, UN1956.

1 3 

SP8495 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming to all 

regulations applicable to a DOT 4DS cylinder for transportation in 

commerce of UN1044, UN1956, UN3163.

1 2 

SP8561 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with 

all requirements for a DOT 3HT for transportation in commerce of 

oxygen, compressed.

1 3 

SP8720 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification welded high-pressure, 

non-reusable cylinder in military weapons systems only for transportation in commerce of helium, compressed.

1 3 

SP8750 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of non-DOT specification small, high pressure cylinders of welded construction for military weapons systems use, 

conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 

3HT cylinder except as specified, for transportation in commerce 

of air, compressed and nitrogen, compressed.

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SP8757 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of non-DOT specification stainless steel cylinders 

conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 

3A cylinder except as specified, for transportation in commerce of 

various Division 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 gases and Class 3 material.

1 2 

SP8795 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with 

all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 4B240ET, except 

as specified for transportation in commerce of UN1009 and 

UN1044.

1 3 

SP8842 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of non-DOT specification small, high pressure cylinders of welded construction similar to DOT specification 3HT for 

aircraft use or military weapons systems only, to be used for the 

transportation in commerce of nitrogen, compressed.

1 3 

SP8843 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of bromine trifluoride in nonDOT specification cylinders.1 2 

SP8915 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain manifolded DOT 

specification cylinders containing Division 2.1 and 2.2 gases.

14 5 

SP8920 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of non-DOT specification welded, high pressure nonrefillable cylinders in military weapons systems only for transportation in commerce of air, compressed; argon, compressed; helium, compressed; and nitrogen, compressed.1 2 

SP8927 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of helium, compressed in 

non-DOT specification, small, high pressure spheres of welded 

construction, in full compliance with DOT specification 3HT, except as specified, for military weapons use only.

1 2 

SP8962 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of non-DOT specification pressure vessels conforming to all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 3HT 

except as specified for the transportation in commerce of nitrogen, compressed.

1 3 

SP8971 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of bromine trifluoride in certain non-refillable, non-DOT specification cylinders of equal or 

greater integrity than those currently authorized.

4 2 

SP8990 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a non-DOT specification 

cylinder containing certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 gases. The prescribed packaging is a non-DOT specification non-refillable steel 

inside cylinder and fabricated in conformance with DOT specification 39 cylinder.

1 2 

SP9001 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with 

all regulations applicable to a DOT 3T specification cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of UN1002, 

UN1006, UN1008, UN1013, UN1962, UN1046, UN1971, UN1065, 

UN1066, UN1070, and UN1072.

24 2 

SP9034 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of DOT specification 3AL cylinders subject to certain 

limitations and requirements for transportation in commerce of 

certain gases or gas mixtures.

9 5 

SP9036 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of billet pierced DOT 3AA cylinders that are made 

from parted billets which are not inspected by an independent inspector after parting. The cylinders are authorized for transportation in commerce of compressed or liquefied gases in Division 

2.1 and 2.2 (flammable and non-flammable) and poisonous gases 

in Division 2.3 for which DOT 3AA cylinders are authorized in part 

173.

1 2 

SP9221 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of non-DOT specification stainless steel cylinders 

which are part of a military weapons system to be used for transportation in commerce of nitrogen, argon or helium.

1 2 

SP9295 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification toroidal pressure vessel 

conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT 39 cylinder, 

except as specified, for the transportation in commerce of air, 

compressed; argon, compressed; nitrogen, compressed; and helium, compressed.

1 3 

SP9347 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with 

all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 3E cylinder, except as specified, for the transportation in commerce of UN1203, 

UN1228, UN1267, UN1268, NA1270, UN1075, UN1978, UN1077, 

UN1971, UN1046, and UN1066.

1 3 

SP9370 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder complying in part with the DOT 3T specification 

for transportation in commerce of those hazardous materials authorized in DOT 3T cylinders.

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SP9386 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of non-DOT specification welded stainless steel cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 3HT cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in 

commerce of nitrogen, compressed.

1 3 

SP9393 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification, non-refillable cylinder for 

use in transporting certain Division 2.2 gases (UN1018, UN1956 

and various 2.2 refrigerant gases).

1 3 

SP9408 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of DOT 3AAX cylinders for transportation in commerce of silicon trifluoride. The packaging prescribed is a DOT 

specification 3AAX cylinder manufactured from alloy steel with 

minimum service pressure of 2200 psi. The cylinders arearranged 

in ISO modules.

1 2 

SP9421 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with 

all regulations applicable to a DOT–3AA specification cylinder, except as specified, for the transportation in commerce of gases or 

mixtures of gases authorized in the HMR to be shipped in DOT– 

3AA specification cylinders.

2 3 

SP9450 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 4BW cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 and Division 2.2 compressed 

or liquefied gases authorized in DOT 4BW cylinders.

1 3 

SP9478 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3AL cylinder for transportation in commerce of 

fire extinguishers (with bromotrifluoromethane, 2.2, UN1044).

1 3 

SP9491 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of 3AL cylinders for transportation in commerce of 

UN1984 and UN2193. The liquid portion of trifluoromethane 

(UN1984) may completely fill the cylinder at or below 130 °F, provided the pressure at the critical temperature does not exceed 

one and one-fourth times the service pressure.

2 5 

SP9508 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 4.3 materials in DOT specification 4BW240 cylinders that are visually inspected externally instead of the required hydrostatic retest.3 2 

SP9609 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of certain non-DOT 

specification pressure vessel, conforming with all regulations applicable to DOT specification 39, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of air, compressed; argon, compressed, helium, compressed; and nitrogen, compressed.

1 2 

SP9706 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT–3AA specification cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1, 2.2 or 2.3 materials 

authorized to be shipped in a DOT 3AA specification cylinder.

2 3 

SP9729 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain corrosive materials 

(UN1732 and UN2495) in DOT specification 4BW cylinders manufactured with an alternative material of construction (stainless 

steel).

2 3 

SP9761 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of cylinders similar 

to the DOT specification 4DS cylinder, except the material is constructed of an alternative stainless steel.

1 3 

SP9778 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification packagings (a specification equivalent to the DOT 3A 

seamless steel cylinder) containing the materials (sulfur 

hexafluoride, UN1080; radioactive material, excepted package-articles, UN2911; radioactive material, excepted package-articles, 

UN2910) which also contain an electronic device containing a 

small amount of radioactive material.

1 2 

SP9790 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders conforming with DOT 4L specification except 

that the container is made of Type 316L stainless steel for transportation of Class 2.2 gases (UN1877, nitrogen, refrigerated liquid).

1 2 

SP9791 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming in part with the DOT–3AA specification, for use in transportation in commerce of certain non-flammable, non-liquefied compressed gases.1 3 


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SP9830 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 4BA cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 and 2.2 material authorized in 

DOT 4BA cylinders, Class 3, Division 6.1 and Class 8 materials 

authorized in DOT 4BA cylinders.

1 3 

SP9880 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification containers described as hermetically-sealed electron tube 

devices for the transportation in commerce of UN1006, UN1013, 

UN1046, UN1056, UN1065, UN1066, UN1956, UN1982, and 

UN2036.

1 5 

SP9884 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with DOT specification 4L except as 

specified, for transportation in commerce of oxygen, refrigerated 

liquid.

1 3 

SP9909 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT–3AA specification cylinder, except as specified for transportation in commerce of gases or mixtures of gases authorized in 

the HMR to be shipped in DOT–3AA specification cylinders.

3 3 

SP9998 ............. Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of seamless steel hydraulic accumulators having a 

capacity of not more than 15 gallons, with a design pressure not 

exceeding 6,000 psig designed and fabricated in full compliance 

with Section VIII of the ASME Code for transportation in commerce of compressed nitrogen, UN1066 a Division 2.2 material.

1 3 

SP10047 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT–3AA specification cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of gases or mixtures of gases authorized in 

the HMR to be shipped in DOT–3AA specification cylinders.

2 3 

SP10064 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-refillable, 

non-DOT specification cylinder for transportation in commerce of 

air, compressed, UN1002; argon, compressed, UN1006; helium, 

compressed, UN1046; and nitrogen, compressed, UN1066.

1 3 

SP10066 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT Specification 39 cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of compressed gas, n.o.s. (carbon dioxide 

with a helium gas mixture); and life-saving appliances, self-inflating..

The non-DOT specification cylinder may be transported by itself or 

incorporated into a self-inflating life raft assembly.

1 3 

SP10180 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of DOT specification 

cylinders, except they are equipped with pressure relief device 

systems other than as prescribed by the HMR, to be used for 

transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.2 materials.

1 2 

SP10184 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of specific gas mixtures that 

are commercially free of corroding components in DOT specification 4B, 4BA or 4BW cylinders that are retested in accordance 

with § 180.209(e) and (g).

4 2 

SP10232 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of a non-DOT 

specification packaging conforming in part with the DOT specification 2Q, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of 

UN1078, refrigerant gases, n.o.s. and UN3159, 1,1,1,2- 

tetrafluoroethane.

1 2 

SP10279 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification steel water pump system tank with an outside diameter 

not exceeding 26 inches for the transportation of certain materials 

(UN1002, air, compressed; UN1066, nitrogen, compressed).

1 2 

SP10319 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification pressure vessels (water pump system tank) for use in the 

transportation of certain Division 2.2 materials (UN1956, compressed gas; UN1066, nitrogen compressed).

1 2 

SP10320 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 4BW cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials. The packaging 

as specified is comparable to DOT specification 8AL except for 

the steel shell.

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SP10326 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3HT cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of helium, compressed, UN1046.

1 2 

SP10370 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification aluminum cylinders conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 3E cylinder, except as specified, for 

transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP10395 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a DOT specification 4L cylinder to be used for transportation in commerce of 

methane, refrigerated liquid, Division 2.1.

1 2 

SP10424 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a specific gas mixture in 

DOT specification 4BA240 cylinders retested in accordance with 

the provisions of § 180.209(e).

3 2 

SP10440 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 4DS cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of various Division 2.2 gases.

1 2 

SP10511 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification stainless steel cylinders containing sulfur hexafluoride 

(SF6) classed as a Division 2.2 material.

2 2 

SP10555 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 4B cylinder.

1 2 

SP10590 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of a non-DOT 

specification inside container, conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 2P, with the exception of the diameter and capacity, to be used for transportation in commerce 

of certain Division 2.1 gases.

1 2 

SP10603 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a non-DOT specification 

cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT 3AA 

specification cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in 

commerce of certain non-liquefied compressed gases, or mixtures 

of such compressed gases, which are authorized in the HMR to 

be transported in DOT 3AA specification cylinders.

3 3 

SP10646 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of flammable gases in a 

non-DOT specification cylinder.

1 2 

SP10677 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification non-refillable inside container conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 2P inner non-refillable 

metal receptacle, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of UN1075 and UN2037.

1 2 

SP10698 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 4B, except as specified, for transportation in 

commerce of a Division 2.2 gas.

1 3 

SP10776 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3E cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP10785 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes the manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT 

specification cylinders containing certain Divisions 2.2 and 2.3 

gases to be transported in radiation detectors rather than in DOT 

specification cylinders.

1 3 

SP10788 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming to a DOT specification 39 cylinder, 

except as specified, for transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 

and Division 2.2 gases authorized in DOT 39 cylinders.

1 3 

SP10802 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of carbon monoxide and gas 

mixtures containing carbon monoxide in DOT specification 3AL 

cylinders charged to a pressure of 3,000 psig or less.

3 5 

SP10850 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain cylinders subjected 

to a complete external visual inspection in lieu of the periodic hydrostatic retest.

1 3 

SP10865 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes the rebuilding and selling of DOT specification 4B, 4BA 

and 4BW cylinders in accordance with certain procedures , for 

use in transportation of compressed gases, flammable liquids, 

corrosive materials and other hazardous material that are authorized to be shipped in DOT 4B, 4BA, and 4BW cylinders.

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SP10867 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders conforming to all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3HT cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP10869 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of a non-DOT 

specification cylinder which is constructed in conformance with all 

regulations applicable to a DOT specification 3AA cylinder.

1 2 

SP10898 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a Division 2.2 material (nitrogen) in diaphragm, bladder and piston type accumulators.13 3 

SP10914 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3HT cylinder for transportation in commerce of 

helium, compressed, UN1046.

1 3 

SP10964 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 4DS cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of compressed gas, n.o.s. 

(bromotrifluoromethane and nitrogen), UN1956.

1 3 

SP11025 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3HT cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP11032 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification, non-refillable cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 39 cylinder, except as specified, 

for transportation in commerce of oxygen, compressed, UN1072.

1 3 

SP11044 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of up to 11.35 kg (25 

pounds) of an organic phosphate compound (2,2 dichlorovinyl 

dimethylphosphate) in a DOT specification 4BA240, 4BW240, 3A 

and 3AA cylinder equipped with an eduction (dip) tube.

1 2 

SP11054 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification stainless steel cylinders conforming with all regulations 

applicable to a DOT specification 3A cylinder, except as specified.

1 2 

SP11057 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification cylinder for transportation in commerce of UN1956, Helium.1 3 

SP11147 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of aircraft safety equipment 

which utilizes non-DOT specification cylinders containing certain 

compressed gases, Division 2.2.

1 2 

SP11173 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials in non-DOT specification stainless steel cylinders conforming, in part, with the specifications for a DOT 4BW cylinder.4 2 

SP11262 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 4L cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of oxygen, refrigerated liquid.

1 3 

SP11289 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of DOT specification 

39 cylinders which deviate from the visual inspection requirements.

1 2 

SP11323 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders for transportation in commerce of hazardous 

materials authorized in DOT specification 39 cylinders.

1 3 

SP11360 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification pressure vessels containing compressed hydrogen, which 

are component parts of a nickel-hydrogen battery.

2 2 

SP11378 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of stainless steel non-DOT specification cylinders 

conforming to all regulations applicable to DOT specification 

4BW, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP11379 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification pressure vessels for use as components of safety systems and explosive articles. The pressure vessels, charged with 

non-toxic, non-liquefied gases, are authorized for transportation in 

commerce.

1 2 

SP11380 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 gases 

in non-DOT specification cylinders.

1 2 

SP11383 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials in non-DOT specification stainless steel cylinders conforming 

to all regulations applicable to DOT specification 4BW.

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SP11394 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 4BA cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of the materials authorized for transportation 

in DOT specification 4BA cylinders.

1 3 

SP11447 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a gas purification apparatus containing certain Division 4.1 (flammable solids) and Division 4.2 (spontaneously combustible solids) in non-DOT specification stainless steel pressure vessels.3 2 

SP11487 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain cylinder (bottle) 

assemblies containing Division 2.1 and Division 2.2 materials.

1 2 

SP11494 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification pressure vessels for use as components of automobile 

vehicle safety systems (such as airbag inflators).

1 2 

SP11506 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders (pressure vessels) for use as components of 

automobile vehicle safety systems. These pressure vessels may 

be charged with non-toxic, non-liquefied gases, or mixtures thereof and are authorized for transportation in commerce.

1 2 

SP11536 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials in non-DOT specification packagings (spacecraft) and limited 

quantities of Division 1.4S and 1.4C explosives secured within the 

spacecraft.

1 2 

SP11548 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain solid polymer catalysts classified as Class 8, Division 4.1, Division 4.2, Division 4.3, 

and Division 6.1 in DOT specification cylinders except specification 8 and 3HT.

2 3 

SP11580 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification stainless steel cylinders conforming to all regulations applicable to DOT specification 4BW.1 2 

SP11592 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes the manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT 

specification steel water pump system tank that exceeds the prescribed maximum outside diameter and wall stress used for transportation in commerce of compressed air or nitrogen.

1 2 

SP11598 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of DOT specification 

cylinders equipped with pressure relief device systems other than 

as prescribed to be used for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.2 materials.

1 2 

SP11620 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of certain non-DOT 

specification inside metal containers conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 2Q inner non-refillable 

metal receptacle, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP11644 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-refillable 

non-DOT specification inside metal container conforming in part 

with the DOT specification 2Q, for transportation in commerce of 

certain refrigerant gases.

1 2 

SP11650 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification pressure vessels for use as components of automobile 

vehicle safety systems. The pressure vessels, charged with nontoxic, non-liquefied gases, are authorized for transportation in 

commerce subject to requirements and limitations specified.

1 3 

SP11692 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming in part with DOT specification 3AA to 

be used for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP11721 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of DOT specification 

39 cylinders which deviate from the visual inspection requirements.

1 3 

SP11722 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification spherical pressure vessels containing Division 2.1, 2.2 

and 2.3 compressed gases.

1 2 

SP11725 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification containers containing certain Division 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 liquefied and compressed gases and other hazardous materials for 

use in specialty cooling applications such as satellites and military 

aircraft.

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SP11770 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3E cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of those materials authorized in DOT specification 3E cylinders.

1 2 

SP11777 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification pressure vessels for use as components of automobile 

vehicle safety systems.

1 4 

SP11780 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of certain x-ray systems containing sulfur hexafluoride for transportation in commerce.1 2 

SP11782 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification pressure vessel conforming to the American Society of 

Mechanical Engineers (ASME) pressure vessel codes and standards, for transportation in commerce of a Division 4.2 material.

1 2 

SP11791 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a Division 2.1 material in 

a DOT specification 2Q non-refillable inner container which exceeds the authorized maximum charging pressure.

1 3 

SP11859 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a missile gas 

storage system consisting of a non-DOT specification cylinder 

equipped with a pyrotechnic pressure relief device for transportation in commerce of nitrogen.

1 2 

SP11914 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a Division 2.1 material in 

a non-refillable, non-DOT specification inside container conforming in part with DOT specification 2P.

1 3 

SP11917 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification, non-refillable, foam-filled cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 39 cylinder, except as 

specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous 

materials. The prescribed packaging is a non-DOT specification, 

non-refillable steel cylinder consisting of a seamless shell with the 

bottom attached by a mechanical seam. The finished cylinder will 

contain a block of reticulated polyurethane foam that approximately fills the inside void of the cylinder and absorbs the gas 

into its cell structure.

1 2 

SP11952 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain pressure metal 

containers containing limited quantities of compressed nitrogen.

2 2 

SP11990 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification oil well sampling cylinders conforming with all regulations 

applicable to a DOT specification 3A cylinder, except as specified, 

for the transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

2 3 

SP11993 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders (pressure vessels) for use as components for 

safety systems and explosives articles.

1 2 

SP12005 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of xenon gas in a non-DOT 

specification composite cylinder which is part of the International 

Space Station.

1 2 

SP12007 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of DOT specification cylinders authorized for chloropicrin, for use by licensed fumigators, 

with closures that deviate from that required by the HMR.

3 2 

SP12009 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of anhydrous ammonia in 

DOT specification cylinders being shipped to a disposal facility.

16 3 

SP12014 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain reconditioned refrigeration units under the provisions of § 173.306(e).1 2 

SP12038 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

2Q containers containing liquefied petroleum gas.

1 3 

SP12067 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of compressed gases, n.o.s., 

Division 2.2 materials, in a non-DOT specification pressure vessel 

used as a component in an aircraft evacuation slide.

1 3 

SP12068 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials contained in a certain launch vehicle with and without a payload.1 3 

SP12079 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming in part with the DOT–3AA specification, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain 

hazardous he materials.

1 3 

SP12087 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-refillable, 

non-DOT specification cylinders for transportation in commerce of 

boron trifluoride. The cylinders are described as electron tubes 

that are part of radiation detectors.

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SP12092 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 4.3 materials in DOT specification 4BW cylinders which are visually inspected externally instead of the required hydrostatic retest.1 2 

SP12098 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a limited life, nonDOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 3HT cylinder for transportation in commerce of UN1072 and UN1980.1 3 

SP12112 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification cylinders which are used as components (fire extinguishers) in aircraft of foreign manufacture.3 2 

SP12116 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials, in non-DOT specification cylinders used for oil well sampling.2 2 

SP12122 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of non-DOT specification pressure vessels for use as components of automobile 

vehicle safety systems. The pressure vessels, charged with nontoxic, non-liquefied gases, or mixtures thereof, are authorized for 

transportation as specified.

1 3 

SP12135 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of non-DOT specification cylinders (pressure vessels) for use as components of 

automobile vehicle safety systems.

1 2 

SP12155 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a non-DOT specification 

pressure vessel containing sulfur hexafluoride which is a component of an electric utility circuit interrupter unit.

1 3 

SP12178 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 gases 

in a DOT 2Q container.

1 3 

SP12187 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 39 cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain refrigerant gases; UN1956.

1 3 

SP12196 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification stainless steel alloy cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 3AA cylinder, except as 

specified. The packaging prescribed is a welded non-DOT specification cylinder having a maximum capacity of 50 cubic inches, 

constructed of 15–5 precipitation hardened (PH) stainless steel.

1 3 

SP12222 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a DOT specification 39 cylinder for transporting carbon dioxide (Division 2.2) with 

a maximum permitted filling density of 75 percent.

1 3 

SP12274 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 materials in a 

non-refillable, non-DOT specification inside container conforming 

in part with DOT specification 2P.

1 3 

SP12297 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of eight (8) nonDOT specification spherical pressure vessels conforming with all 

regulations applicable to a DOT specification 4DS cylinder, except 

as specified, for transportation in commerce of nitrogen, compressed, Division 2.2 under the terms and conditions specified.

1 3 

SP12303 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1, 2.2 

and Class 3 materials in a non-DOT specification cylinder used 

for oil well sampling.

1 2 

SP12334 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification stainless steel cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 3A cylinder, except as specified, 

for transportation in commerce of certain compressed gases.

1 2 

SP12341 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a certain space satellite 

assembly containing non-DOT specification pressure 

vesselspressurized with certain Division 2.2 materials.

1 2 

SP12384 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification hydraulic accumulators containing compressed nitrogen.2 3 

SP12391 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 

2.2 gases, in ICC specification 3, 3A or 3AA cylinders manufactured on or before December 31, 1945, and which have been retested at least every 10 years.

7 2 

SP12398 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

3A and 3AA cylinders equipped with alternative pressure relief 

devices and containing at least 165 pounds of certain hazardous 

materials.

1 5 

SP12405 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials in certain DOT specification seamless steel cylinders. 

UN1050, UN2193 and UN1080 is authorized for transportation in 

liquid full DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3AX, 3AAX, or 3T cylinders.

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SP12431 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of non-DOT specification cylinders conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT 4BA 

specification, except as specified, for transportation in commerce 

of certain Division 2.2 materials.

2 3 

SP12448 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of anhydrous ammonia in 

DOT specification cylinders which are not authorized by the HMR 

for transportation of anhydrous ammonia..

The cylinders are being transported to a disposal facility ..................

1 2 

SP12479 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification fiberglass hoop wrapped cylinders for transportation in 

commerce of certain hazardous materials. The cylinders are authorized for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus 

(SCUBA) use.

1 2 

SP12499 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes intrastate transportation in commerce of liquefied petroleum gas in certain non-DOT specification cargo tanks.1 2 

SP12506 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of fifteen non-DOT specification cylinders conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT 

specification 4DS cylinder, except as specified, for transportation 

in commerce of bromotrifluoromethane under the terms and conditions specified.

1 2 

SP12521 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

and cylinders manufactured to a foreign specification which are 

charged for export only.

1 2 

SP12526 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a gas purification 

apparatus containing a non-DOT specification stainless steel 

pressure vessel for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP12531 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 4BW cylinder, except as specified for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP12532 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-refillable, 

non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 39 cylinder, except as specified, 

for transportation in commerce of helium. Each cylinder is 

equipped with a pyrotechnic relief device and is part of a gas 

storage system.

1 3 

SP12562 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification non-refillable inside container conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 2P inner non-refillable 

metal receptacle except for size, testing requirements, and marking as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP12571 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of nitrogen trifluoride and nitrogen trifluoride mixtures in certain DOT specification cylinders 

that are not equipped with pressure relief devices.

5 2 

SP12580 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification foreign cylinders which are charged for export only.1 3 

SP12589 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of tungsten hexafluoride in 

certain DOT 3BN specification cylinders that previously contained 

hydrogen fluoride.

1 2 

SP12599 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of silicon tetrafluoride, Division 2.3, in certain manifolded DOT specification 3AA and 3AAX 

cylinders.

1 3 

SP12643 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification refrigeration systems described as pulse tube coolers 

containing helium.

1 2 

SP12679 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-refillable, 

non-DOT specification steel cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 39 cylinder, except as 

specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous 

materials.

1 2 

SP12716 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

3AAX cylinders containing chlorine.

1 3 

SP12726 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification and DOT-4DA and 4DS specification cylinders, used as 

fire suppression systems in aircraft to be shipped, as fire extinguishers.

18 2 

SP12783 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification, non-refillable, containers containing certain Division 2.2 

materials, classed as ORM–D.

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SP12818 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain foreign manufactured non-DOT specification steel cylinders which are used as 

components (fire extinguishers) in aircraft.

5 3 

SP12855 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes one-way transportation in commerce by highway motor 

vehicle of non-DOT specification pressure vessels (stainless steel 

heat and/or carbon steel heat exchangers) containing the residue 

of a Class 3 material.

1 3 

SP12865 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

cylinders and cylinders manufactured to a foreign specification 

which are charged for export only.

1 3 

SP12866 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification cylinders containing a Division 2.2 material, manufactured 

in accordance with DOT specification 3HT that have been marked 

with a steel stamp other than the low stress stamp required by 

the HMR.

1 3 

SP12868 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

cylinders and cylinders manufactured to a foreign specification 

which are charged for export only.

1 3 

SP12869 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

cylinders and cylinders manufactured to a foreign specification 

which are charged for export only.

1 3 

SP12899 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3A cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP12929 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

cylinders manufactured to a foreign specification which are 

charged for export only.

6 3 

SP12955 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of non-DOT specification 

fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), full composite (FC), compressed 

gas cylinders which are used as components in aircraft.

8 3 

SP12972 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

cylinders and non-DOT specification cylinders manufactured to a 

foreign specification which are charged for export only.

1 3 

SP12994 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

cylinders and non-DOT specification cylinders manufactured to a 

foreign specification which are charged for export only.

3 3 

SP13032 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification, non-refillable, composite pressure vessels for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.1 2 

SP13036 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of DOT specification 3E cylinders containing hydrogen in metal hydride as an integral part of 

a hydrogen maser (atomic clock).

1 3 

SP13107 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

cylinders as part of a Portable Emission Measurement System, 

that release a controlled amount of certain Division 2.1 materials 

during transportation under the terms and conditions specified.

1 3 

SP13112 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification, non-refillable pressure vessels for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.1 3 

SP13135 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a certain space satellite 

assembly containing non-DOT specification pressure vessels 

pressurized with certain Division 2.2 materials up to 2,000 psig.

1 3 

SP13163 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain infectious substances in special packagings.1 3 

SP13167 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of cylinders authorized under 

SP 11725 which contain anhydrous ammonia and are installed in 

a device as part of an environmental conditioning system.

2 3 

SP13182 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of phosphine in certain DOT 

specification and non-DOT specification cylinders.

3 3 

SP13201 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain fire extinguisher 

tubes containing liquefied gas that exceed the prescribed size limitations.

1 2 

SP13220 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification welded pressure vessels containing certain compressed 

gases and liquid adsorbed onto a microporous substrate.

1 3 

SP13229 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of phosphine in certain DOT 

specification and non-DOT specification cylinders.

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SP13230 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3AA or 3AAX cylinder except as specified, for 

transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP13232 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of cylinders conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 3AA, 

3AAX and DOT 3T cylinders except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP13249 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of sodium in DOT specification 4BW240 or DOT-4BW260 cylinders that are visually inspected externally instead of the required hydrostatic requalification.1 2 

SP13250 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification fully wrapped carbon fiber reinforced brass lined cylinders 

for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP13259 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3E cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of those materials authorized in DOT specification 3E cylinders.

1 3 

SP13269 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes one-way transportation in commerce of ammonia, anhydrous in a DOT specification cylinder that has developed a leak. 

The cylinder is equipped with an emergency kit to prevent leakage during transportation.

1 3 

SP13270 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification pressure vessels for use as components of safety systems. The pressure vessels, charged with non-toxic, non-liquefied 

gases, are authorized for transportation in commerce as specified.

1 3 

SP13312 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT–3, 3A, and 

3AA cylinders in chlorine and silane service with a pressure relief 

device that does not meet the requirements of § 173.301(f)(3).

2 2 

SP13317 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

3AL cylinders, containing diborane and diborane mixtures.

5 5 

SP13323 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification cylinders containing samples of methane hydrate (frozen 

methane gas).

1 3 

SP13325 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain compressed gases 

in DOT 3A and 3AA specification cylinders which are equipped 

with a CG–4 pressure relief device (PRD) set at 3,360 psig.

4 3 

SP13330 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3A cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP13336 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3E cylinder, except as specified, for 

transportationin commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP13359 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification spherical pressure vessels containing boron trifluoride.1 3 

SP13483 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming in part with DOT–3AA specification, 

for use in transportation in commerce of certain non-flammable, 

non-liquefied compressed gases.

1 3 

SP13485 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT–3AA specification cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

3 2 

SP13488 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming in part with the DOT–3AA specification, for use in transportation in commerce of certain non-flammable, non-liquefied compressed gases.1 2 

SP13582 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

cylinders and cylinders manufactured to a foreign specification 

which are charged for export only.

1 3 

SP13598 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of hydrogen storage 

systems for use in fuel cells to power portable devices. The hydrogen storage systems utilize non-DOT specification cylinders 

containing hydrogen absorbed in metal hydride.

1 3 

SP13616 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of helium, compressed in 

DOT specification cylinders which are manifolded and permanently mounted in a protective frame.

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SP13977 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a non-DOT specification 

fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), full composite (FC), compressed 

gas cylinder which are used as components in aircraft.

1 3 

SP13999 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification fully-wrapped fiberglass composite cylinder with seamless, 

non-load sharing blow-molded thermoplastic liner for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP14157 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders conforming in part to the DOT–3AA specification, for use in transportation in commerce of certain non-flammable, non-liquefied compressed gases.1 3 

SP14163 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.2 liquefied compressed gases in DOT specification cylinders that are not 

equipped with an individual shutoff valve.

3 3 

SP14171 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of nitrogen, compressed in 

non-DOT specification fully wrapped carbon fiber reinforced aluminum lined cylinders that are an integral part of a pressure system classified as a corrosive.

1 3 

SP14209 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification fully wrapped carbon composite cylinder with seamless, 

non-load sharing plastic liner for transportation in commerce of 

the certain hazardous materials. The cylinders are authorized for 

self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) or selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA) use.

2 3 

SP14232 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with ISO Standard 11119–2, except 

as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous 

materials.

1 2 

SP14237 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

cylinders and non-DOT specification pressure vessels for Division 

2.3 materials by motor vehicle, cargo vessel, and cargo aircraft.

2 4 

SP14338 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 39 cylinder, for transportation in commerce of 

certain hazardous materials. The cylinder is authorized for limited 

refills.

1 3 

SP14341 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of 4BW240 cylinders for transportation of acrolein, Division 6.1 by motor vehicle 

and cargo vessel.

2 3 

SP14348 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.3 hazardous materials in DOT specification cylinders that may not have 

pressure relief devices.

4 3 

SP14349 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a non-DOT specification 

full opening head, steel salvage cylinder with a water capacity of 

more than 450L (119 gallons) for use in transporting damaged, 

leaking or improperly filled cylinders containing various hazardous 

materials.

1 3 

SP14356 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 4.2 

organometallic liquids in a non-DOT specification pressure vessel 

designed, constructed and ‘‘U’’ stamped in accordance with the 

Section VIII, Div. 1 of the ASME Code.

1 3 

SP14372 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain foreign manufactured non-DOT specification steel cylinders which are used as 

components (fire extinguishers) in aircraft.

1 2 

SP14374 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a Division 4.3 material in 

a non-DOT specification pressure vessel.

4 2 

SP14382 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

3BN nickel cylinders in dedicated, interchangeable tungsten 

hexafluoride/hydrogen fluoride service that are requalified using 

external visual inspection in lieu of hydrostatic pressure test and 

internal visual inspection.

3 2 

SP14384 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of propylene in DOT 3AA or 

3AL specification cylinders fitted with a CG–1 pressure relief device (rupture disk) in lieu of the required CG–7 pressure relief device.

4 3 

SP14396 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce for export only of arsine in 

certain DOT specification and non-DOT specification cylinders.

1 3 

SP14399 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders conforming to all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 39 cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

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SP14402 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes the manufacture, marking, sale, and use of a non-DOT 

specification fully wrapped fiber reinforced composite gas cylinder 

with a non-load sharing plastic liner that meets the ISO 11119–3 

Standard except for the design water capacity and service pressure.

1 3 

SP14410 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 

Class 3 materials in DOT specification 4BW cylinders that are periodically requalified using external visual inspection in lieu of the 

required hydrostatic requalification.

1 3 

SP14445 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-refillable, 

non-DOT specification inside metal container conforming in part 

with DOT specification 2Q, for transportation in commerce of certain refrigerant gases.

1 3 

SP14457 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification fully-wrapped fiberglass composite cylinder with a welded 

carbon steel liner for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP14469 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of specific space satellites 

containing non-DOT specification pressure vessels pressurized 

with anhydrous ammonia with pressures up to 2,000 psig.

1 2 

SP14476 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of non-DOT specification 

pressure vessels (any combination of stainless steel, carbon 

steel, brass, copper, or nickel heat exchangers or tubes bundles) 

containing the residue of certain Class 3 or Class 8 materials by 

motor vehicle.

1 3 

SP14480 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

cylinders and non-DOT specification cylinders manufactured to a 

foreign specification which are charged for export only.

1 2 

SP14496 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder, used for oil well sampling, conforming with all 

regulations applicable to a DOT specification 3A cylinder, except 

as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous 

materials.

2 3 

SP14526 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a Division 2.2 compressed 

gas in non-refillable, non-DOT specification cylinders similar to 

DOT–39 that are used as components in military vehicles.

1 3 

SP14543 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a DOT specification 39 cylinder for transporting carbon dioxide (Division 2.2) with 

a maximum permitted filling density of 75 percent.

1 3 

SP14550 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes filling, for export only, of non-DOT specification pressure 

vessels containing a liquefied flammable gas, and the return of 

the pressure vessels to the United States, for purposes of refilling 

for export only, when containing a residue of the hazardous material.

1 2 

SP14591 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification insulated cryogenic cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 4L cylinder for transportation in commerce of oxygen, refrigerated liquid.1 3 

SP14601 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification spherical pressure vessels for transportation in commerce 

of boron trifluoride.

1 3 

SP14602 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of anhydrous ammonia in 

non-DOT specification packaging.

1 2 

SP14624 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes foreign manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT 

specification fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) full composite (FC) cylinders for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 

2.2 compressed gases.

1 3 

SP14631 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders (pressure vessels) for use as components of 

automobile vehicle safety systems.

1 3 

SP14636 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

3AA and 3T cylinders that are past the test date for requalification. The prescribed packagings are tube trailers containing DOT 

specification 3AA or 3T cylinders.

2 2 

SP14638 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of up to two non-DOT specification pressure vessels containing magnesium or magnesium alloys under an argon gas blanket further packaged in a non-DOT 

specification wooden box capable of meeting the performance requirements for PG II.

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SP14651 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of silicon tetrafluoride, 2.3 

Hazard Zone B, in bundles of manifolded DOT specification 3A 

and 3AA cylinders.

1 2 

SP14683 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification steel water pump system tanks that exceed the prescribed maximum outside diameter and wall stress used for the 

transportation in commerce of compressed air.

1 3 

SP14700 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain fully wrapped fiberreinforced composite cylinders containing compressed air under 

the exception provided for water pump system tanks in 

§ 173.306(g).

1 3 

SP14744 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of manifolded DOT and ICC 

specification 3A, 3AA and 3AL cylinders containing nitrogen, compressed without pressure relief devices and a non-DOT specification refrigeration system described as pulse tube coolers containing helium.

1 3 

SP14763 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of a non-DOT 

specification packaging conforming in part with the DOT specification 3A, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of 

certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP14778 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification welded steel cylinders containing a Division 2.2 compressed gas for export only.1 3 

SP14781 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of compressed hydrogen in 

manifold and framed non-DOT specification seamless steel cylinders originally certified as specification DOT–107A seamless 

steel tank car tanks.

1 3 

SP14782 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of sulfur hexafluoride in a 

non-DOT specification pressure vessel which is a component of 

an electric utility circuit interrupter unit.

1 2 

SP14796 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of non-DOT specification cylinders containing bromine trifluoride.1 2 

SP14799 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder (pressure vessel) as a component of automobile 

safety systems. The pressure vessel, charged with non-toxic, 

non-liquefied gases, is authorized for transportation in commerce 

subject to the requirements and limitations specified.

1 2 

SP14803 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes foreign manufacture, marking, sale, and use of non-DOT 

specification fully wrapped carbon-fiber reinforced aluminum lined 

cylinders for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP14808 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders, similar to a DOT 4BA, except as specified, for 

transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

2 2 

SP14811 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of a DOT specification 3AA cylinder manufactured using a bend test in lieu of a flattening test.1 2 

SP14818 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of certain fully 

wrapped fiber reinforced composite cylinders containing compressed air under the exception provided for water pump system 

tanks in 173.306(g).

1 3 

SP14831 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of DOT specification 3A or 3AA cylinders for transportation in commerce of certain compressed gases.1 3 

SP14833 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes foreign manufacture, marking, sale and use of a nonDOT specification cylinder (pressure vessel) charged with a nontoxic, non-liquefied gas and is used as a component of an automobile safety system and transported in commerce.1 3 

SP14839 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of air, compressed; argon, 

compressed; helium, compressed; neon, compressed; nitrogen, 

compressed; or oxygen, compressed in DOT specification 3A and 

3AA cylinders with maximum water capacity of 125 pounds that 

have been tested every 15 years instead of every 10 years. Cylinders must have a minimum marked service pressure of 1800 

psig and be star (*) marked.

1 2 

SP14864 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of ethylene in non-DOT 

specification containers, most comparable to the DOT–2Q, and 

allows for the controlled release of the hazardous material for the 

purposes of ripening produce.

1 3 

SP14919 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder (pressure vessel) for use as a component of 

automobile safety systems.

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SP14932 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes foreign manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT 

specification fully wrapped carbon fiber reinforced aluminum lined 

cylinders for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP14950 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes rebuilding or modification and sale of certain DOT specification 4B, 4BA, and 4BW cylinders, by replacing or adding 

openings for outlet fittings on the upper head for use in transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP14951 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of a non-DOT 

specification fully wrapped fiber reinforced composite gas cylinder 

with a non-load sharing plastic liner that meets the ISO 11119–3 

Standard except for the design water capacity and working pressure for transportation in commerce of argon, compressed; helium, compressed; hydrogen, compressed; neon, compressed; nitrogen, compressed; and methane, compressed or natural gas, 

compressed (with high methane content).

1 2 

SP14952 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of methyl bromide and 

chloropicrin and methyl bromide mixtures in non-DOT specification cylinders by motor vehicle and cargo vessel for export only.

1 2 

SP14966 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification, pre-braided fully wrapped carbon composite (PBFWCC) 

gas cylinder with a non-metallic and non-load sharing plastic liner 

for transportation in commerce of air, compressed (containing up 

to 39% by volume oxygen).

2 2 

SP14971 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes controlled release of nitrogen and air from cylinders during transportation to maintain an inert atmosphere in a shipping 

container which is required to protect the specialized electronic 

sensors.

2 3 

SP14977 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of silane in certain DOT 

specification cylinders that are not equipped with pressure relief 

devices.

5 3 

SP14981 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders containing compressed gas n.o.s. (containing nitrogen and helium) and phosphorus tribromide for use as fire extinguishing canisters installed on aircraft.1 3 

SP14984 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of non-DOT specification foreign cylinders containing 

dichlorosilane for transportation in commerce by motor vehicle 

and cargo vessel.

1 3 

SP15002 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of DOT specification cylinders containing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and/or residue of 

LPG without hazard warning labels when transported in a transport vehicle that is placarded.

1 3 

SP15070 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification fully wrapped carbon-fiber reinforced brass lined cylinders 

for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP15077 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain cylinders of compressed gases with a subsidiary hazard of Division 5.1, when 

other means of transportation are impracticable, without their 

outer packaging being capable of passing the Flame Penetration 

and Resistance Test and the Thermal Resistance Test.

1 3 

SP15110 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders (fire extinguishers) that are used as components 

on military vehicles and commercial buses for transportation in 

commerce of compressed gases.

1 2 

SP15132 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of non-DOT specification cylinders similar to DOT 

specification 4D cylinders for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 gases by motor vehicle.

1 2 

SP15163 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain cylinders of compressed gases with a subsidiary hazard of Division 5.1, when 

other means of transportation are impracticable, without their 

outer packaging being capable of passing the Flame Penetration 

and Resistance Test and the Thermal Resistance Test.

1 3 

SP15164 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain cylinders of compressed gases with a subsidiary hazard of Division 5.1, when 

other means of transportation are impracticable, without their 

outer packaging being capable of passing the Flame Penetration 

and Resistance Test and the Thermal Resistance Test.

1 3 

SP15233 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification and DOT specification 4DA and 4DS cylinders, used as 

fire suppression systems in aircraft to be shipped, as fire extinguishers.

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SP15237 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes certain non-DOT specification and DOT specification 

4DA and 4DS cylinders, used as fire suppression systems in aircraft to be shipped, as fire extinguishers. The cylinders must contain bromotrifluoromethane or refrigerant gas, R 13B1, 2.2, 

UN1009 used in dedicated service.

1 2 

SP15277 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification and DOT–4DA and 4DS specification cylinders, used as 

fire suppression systems in aircraft to be shipped as fire extinguishers.

1 2 

SP15347 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a compressed gas, n.o.s. 

(tetrafluoromethane and argon), Division 2.2, in non-DOT specification packagings described as a coolant supply assembly.

2 3 

SP15372 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders (pressure vessels) for use as components of 

safety systems. The cylinders charged with non-toxic, non-liquefied gases are authorized for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP15389 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders conforming to all regulations applicable to DOT 

specification 39 cylinders, except as specified, for transportation 

in commerce of compressed oxygen and certain flammable or 

non-flammable gases.

1 3 

SP15404 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials in non-DOT specification cylinders used for oil well sampling.1 2 

SP15428 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a space capsule containing non-DOT specification packagings of certain hazardous 

materials.

1 2 

SP15442 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of hydrogen fluoride, anhydrous in a non-DOT specification cylinder.1 3 

SP15458 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of specially designed nonDOT specification pressure vessels containing compressed 

sulfurhexafluoride. The pressure vessels are described as epoxy 

interrupter housings, used in the electrical utility industry.

1 2 

SP15461 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of non-DOT specification cylinders containing certain Division 2.2 gases for the purpose of 

conducting testing in the United States.

1 2 

SP15466 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification and DOT specification 4DA and 4DS cylinders, used as 

fire suppression systems in aircraft to be shipped, as fire extinguishers.

1 2 

SP15483 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.2 compressed gases in non-DOT specification cylinders to support the 

International Space Station.

1 2 

SP15491 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification cylinders manufactured to a foreign specification which 

are charged with a Division 2.2 gas for export only.

1 3 

SP15493 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming to all regulations applicable to a DOT 

specification 39, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of a Division 2.2 material.

1 3 

SP15507 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes the manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-refillable, non-DOT specification inside metal container conforming 

with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 2Q, except 

as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous 

materials.

1 3 

SP15509 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a Division 2.2 compressed 

gas in a non-DOT specification cylinder which is a component of 

a pressurized flight vehicle.

1 2 

SP15515 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes a specification carbon composite overwrapped pressure 

vessel further packed in an ATA–300 Category-1 outer packaging.

1 3 

SP15531 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a small amount of propane gas (Division 2.1) in a non-DOT specification container.1 3 

SP15532 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes one-time, one-way transportation in commerce for disposal of a non-DOT specification, irregularly shaped, sodium dispersion vessel in alternative outer packaging.1 2 

SP15536 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of DOT–107A tank car tanks (tubes) for transportation in commerce of certain gases.1 2 

SP15555 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders for use in oil well sampling.1 3 


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SP15566 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain cylinders of compressed oxygen, when ground and vessel transportation is unavailable and no other practical means of transportation exist, 

without their outer packaging being capable of passing the Flame 

Penetration and Resistance Test and the Thermal Resistance 

Test.

1 3 

SP15593 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of non-DOT specification non-refillable inside containers to be used for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 gases.1 3 

SP15610 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain gases in DOT 3A, 

3AA, 3AX, 3AAX and 3T cylinders.

1 2 

SP15634 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes use of used DOT 3AL cylinders for transportation in 

commerce of carbon dioxide.

1 3 

SP15665 ........... Cylinders General ........... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a DOT specification 4AA 

cylinder containing anhydrous ammonia that developed a leak 

and is equipped with a Chlorine Institute Kit ‘‘A’’ to prevent leakage during transportation.

1 2 

Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols 

SP8944 ............. Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of AE/UE in place of the internal visual inspection 

and hydrostatic retest required by § 180.205 for DOT 3A, 3AX, 

3AA, 3AAX and 3T cylinders.

1 4 

SP9758 ............. Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of a Division 2.1 material in 

a non-refillable, non-DOT specification inside container conforming to DOT specification 2P except for size, testing requirements, wall thickness, marking and material requirements.

2 3 

SP9847 ............. Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain gases in DOT 3A, 

3AA, 3AX, 3AAX, 3T cylinders, non-DOT cylinders made under 

SPs 13230, 13258 and UN cylinders made in accordance with 

ISO 11120. The cylinders (tubes) are retested by AE/UE in place 

of the internal visual inspection and the hydrostatic retest required 

in § 180.205.

1 4 

SP10704 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

2Q containers with Division 2.2 materials. Uses for the gas include but are not limited to: Calibration and functional checks of 

environmental quality monitors, medical analyzers, or medical 

monitors.

13 3 

SP10922 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3AX, 3AAX 

and 3T cylinders or DOT UN refillable pressure receptacles for 

transportation in commerce of certain compressed gases.

1 4 

SP11516 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

2Q containers containing hazardous materials (i.e., UN1030, 

UN1954, and UN1956).

30 3 

SP11526 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 3A, 3AA, cylinders and 

cylinders manufactured under SPs 9370 and 9909 for transportation in commerce of liquefied or non-liquefied compressed 

gases, or mixtures of such compressed gases when retested by a 

100% UE of the sidewall in lieu of the internal visual and the hydrostatic retest.

3 4 

SP11667 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain gases in DOT 

3AX, 3AAX, 3T, 3AA and 3A cylinders. The cylinders (tubes) are 

retested by AE/UE in place of the internal visual inspection and 

the hydrostatic retest required in § 180.205.

1 4 

SP11798 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes a 10-year retest interval for specification DOT 3A and 

3AA cylinders used for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and Division 2.2 gases.

7 4 

SP11826 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes DOT specification 3AL cylinders, with specially treated 

interiors to prevent chloride/aluminum interaction, to be used for 

transportation in commerce of the compressed gas mixtures.

6 4 

SP12022 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3BN cylinders 

and cylinders manufactured under SPs 9421, 9706, 9909 and 

10047 for transportation in commerce of the compressed gases. 

The cylinders are retested by a one hundred percent (100%) UE 

in lieu of the internal visual and the hydrostatic retest required in 

§ 180.205.

2 4 

SP12184 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain gases in DOT 

specification 3A, 3AA, 3AX, 3AAX, and 3T cylinders. The cylinders (tubes) are retested by AE/UE in place of the internal visual inspection and the hydrostatic retest required in § 180.205.

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SP12247 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3AX, 3AAX, 

3T cylinders and cylinders manufactured under SPs 9001, 9370, 

9421, 9706, 9909, 9791, 10047, 10869 and 11692 for transportation in commerce of the compressed gases. The cylinders are 

retested by a 100% UE in lieu of the internal visual and the hydrostatic retest required in § 180.205.

1 4 

SP12399 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 3AL cylinders and aluminum cylinders manufactured under SP 12440 used for transportation in commerce of liquefied or non-liquefied compressed 

gases, or mixtures of such compressed gases, classed as Division 2.1, (flammable gas) Division 2.2, (non-flammable gas) or Division 2.3, (gases which are toxic by inhalation (TIH)) when retested by a one hundred percent (100%) UE in lieu of the internal 

visual and the hydrostatic retest required in § 180.205.

1 4 

SP12552 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of certain DOT 

specification 2Q, non-refillable, aerosol containers filled with a 

propellant gas and a non-hazardous material as specified herein 

for transportation in commerce.

1 3 

SP12574 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain compressed gases 

in manifolded and framed non-DOT specification seamless steel 

cylinders. The cylinders are retested by AE and UE in place of 

the internal visual inspection and the hydrostatic retest required in 

§ 180.205.

1 4 

SP12607 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 3AL cylinders used for 

transportation in commerce of the compressed gases, when retested by a 100% UE in lieu of the internal visual and the hydrostatic retest required in § 180.209.

1 4 

SP12629 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain gases in DOT 

3AX, 3AAX, 3T, 3AA and 3A cylinders. The cylinders (tubes) are 

retested using AE/UE in place of the internal visual inspection 

and the hydrostatic retest required in § 180.205.

1 4 

SP12690 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of chlorine in a DOT specification 3AA steel cylinder containing over 150 pounds of chlorine 

gas and UE as an alternative method for requalification in lieu of 

internal visual inspection and hydrostatic pressure testing in 

§ 180.205.

4 4 

SP12718 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 3AL cylinders used for 

transportation in commerce of the compressed gases, when retested by a 100% UE in lieu of the internal visual and the hydrostatic retest.

1 4 

SP12838 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain gases in DOT 

3AX, 3AAX, 3T, 3AA and 3A cylinders. The cylinders (tubes) are 

retested by AE/UE in place of the internal visual inspection and 

the hydrostatic retest required in § 180.205.

1 4 

SP13208 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

2Q containers containing only a Division 2.2 material for use in 

medical treatment.

2 3 

SP13292 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification, non-refillable plastic containers for transportation in commerce of a Division 2.2 gas and a non-hazardous material.1 1 

SP13961 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of DOT specification 3AL cylinders for transportation 

in commerce of certain compressed gases, when retested by a 

100% UE in lieu of the internal visual and the hydrostatic retest.

1 4 

SP13998 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3BN cylinders 

and cylinders manufactured under certain SPs for transportation 

in commerce of the compressed gases, when retested by a one 

hundred percent (100%) UE in lieu of the internal visual and the 

hydrostatic retest.

1 4 

SP14149 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of DOT specification 3AL cylinders and cylinders 

manufactured under SP 12440 for transportation in commerce of 

the compressed gases, when retested by a 100% UE in lieu of 

the internal visual and the hydrostatic retest.

1 4 

SP14175 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes a 10-year retest interval for certain DOT specification 3A 

and 3AA cylinders used for transportation in commerce of certain 

Division 2.1 and Division 2.2 gases in bundles of up to 24 cylinders.

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SP14206 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3BN cylinders 

and cylinders manufactured under SPs 9001, 9421, 9370, 9706, 

9791, 9909, 10047, 10869 and 11692 for transportation in commerce of compressed gases, when retested by a one hundred 

percent (100%) UE in lieu of the internal visual and the hydrostatic retest.

1 4 

SP14239 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain gases in DOT 3A, 

3AX, 3AAX, 3AA and 3T cylinders. The cylinders (tubes) are retested by AE/UE in place of the internal visual inspection and the 

hydrostatic retest required in § 180.205.

1 4 

SP14254 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of aerosols with a capacity 

of 50 ml (1.69 fluid ounces) or less containing Division 2.2 material and no other hazardous materials as not subject to the HMR.

1 5 

SP14289 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes a 10-year retest interval for certain DOT 3AX, 3AAX, 3T, 

3AA and 3A cylinders (tubes) used for transportation in of certain 

Division 2.1 and Division 2.2 gases. The cylinders are retested by 

AE/UE in place of the hydrostatic retest required in § 180.205.

1 4 

SP14298 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 

2.2 materials in DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3AX, 3AAX and 3T 

cylinders (tubes) having a water capacity over 125 lbs that are requalified (using AE/UE or 100% UE methods in lieu of hydrostatic 

testing and visual inspection) every 10 years rather than every 5 

years. The 3AX, 3AAX, and 3T cylinders (tubes) must be mounted in an ISO frame or on a trailer frame.

1 4 

SP14313 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 3A, 3AA, and 3AL cylinders and cylinders manufactured under certain SPs for transportation in commerce of the compressed gases, when retested by a 

one hundred percent (100%) UE in lieu of the internal visual and 

the hydrostatic retest required in 49 CFR § 180.205.

2 4 

SP14453 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 

Division 2.2 materials in DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3AX, 3AAX 

and 3T cylinders having a water capacity over 125 lbs that are requalified every 10 years rather than every 5 years when requalified by 100% UE.

1 4 

SP14507 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 3AL cylinders made of 

aluminum alloy for transportation in commerce of the compressed 

gases, when retested by a 100% UE in lieu of the internal visual 

and the hydrostatic retest.

1 4 

SP14508 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3BN cylinders 

and cylinders manufactured under SPs 9001, 9370, 9421, 9706, 

9791, 9909, 10047, 10869 and 11692 for transportation in commerce of the compressed gases, when retested by a one hundred 

percent (100%) UE in lieu of the internal visual and the hydrostatic retest.

1 4 

SP14546 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials in DOT specification 3AL cylinders manufactured from aluminum alloy that are requalified every 10 years rather than every 

5 years using 100% UE.

2 4 

SP14584 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain gases in DOT 3A, 

3AA, 3AX, 3AAX and 3T cylinders that are retested by AE/UE in 

lieu of the internal visual inspection and the hydrostatic retest required in § 180.205.

1 4 

SP14617 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of DOT specification 3A, 3AA or 3AL cylinders for 

transportation in commerce of certain compressed gases. The 

cylinders are retested by utilizing the 100% UE procedures in 

place of the internal visual inspection and the hydrostatic retest 

required in § 180.205.

1 4 

SP14661 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3AX, 3AAX and 3T 

cylinders having a water capacity over 125 lbs. that are periodically requalified every 10 years rather than every 5 years for 

transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials. AE/UE is authorized in lieu of hydrostatic testing and visual 

inspection.

1 4 

SP14692 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 

2.2 materials in DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3AX, 3AAX and 3T 

cylinders having a water capacity over 125 lbs that are periodically requalified (using UE in lieu of hydrostatic testing and visual 

inspection) every 10 years rather than every 5 years. The cylinders must be horizontally mounted on a motor vehicle (trailer 

chassis) or in an ISO frame or other framework of equivalent 

structural integrity.

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SP14784 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3AX, 3AAX and 3T 

cylinders having a water capacity over 125 lbs. that are periodically requalified every 10 years rather than every 5 years for 

transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials. AE/UE is authorized in lieu of hydrostatic testing and visual 

inspection.

1 4 

SP14798 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 3A or 3AA cylinders for 

transportation in commerce of certain compressed gases when 

retested by utilizing the one hundred percent (100%) UE procedures described in paragraph 7, in lieu of the required internal 

visual inspection and the hydrostatic retest.

1 4 

SP14854 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials in DOT specification 3AL cylinders manufactured from aluminum alloy that are requalified every 10 years rather than every 

5 years using 100% UE.

1 4 

SP14855 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3AX, 3AAX and 3T 

cylinders having a water capacity over 125 lbs. that are periodically requalified (using AE/UE or 100% UE methods in lieu of hydrostatic testing and visual inspection) every 10 years rather than 

every 5 years for transportation in commerce of certain Division 

2.1 and 2.2 materials.

1 4 

SP14856 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3AX, 3AAX and 3T 

cylinders having a water capacity over 125 lbs. that are periodically requalified (using AE/UE or 100% UE methods in lieu of hydrostatic testing and visual inspection) every 10 years rather than 

every 5 years for transportation in commerce of certain Division 

2.1 and 2.2 materials.

1 4 

SP14857 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3AX, 3AAX and 3T 

cylinders having a water capacity over 125 lbs. that are periodically requalified (using AE/UE or 100% UE methods in lieu of hydrostatic testing and visual inspection) every 10 years rather than 

every 5 years for transportation in commerce of certain Division 

2.1 and 2.2 materials.

1 4 

SP14897 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3AX, 3AAX and 3T 

cylinders having a water capacity over 125 lbs. that are periodically requalified (using AE/UE or 100% UE methods in lieu of hydrostatic testing and visual inspection) every 10 years rather than 

every 5 years for transportation in commerce of certain Division 

2.1 and 2.2 materials.

1 4 

SP14920 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3AL, SP9001, 

SP9370, SP9421, SP9706, SP9791, SP9909, SP10047, 

SP10869, and SP11692 cylinders when retested by a 100% UE 

in lieu of the internal visual and the hydrostatic retest required in 

§ 180.205 for transportation in commerce of certain compressed 

gases.

1 4 

SP15096 ........... Cylinders–NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT–3AA, 3AAX 

and 3T cylinders charged with a compressed gas. The cylinders 

(tubes) are retested by AE/UE in place of the internal visual inspection and hydrostatic test required by § 180.205.

1 2 

SP15258 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of use of certain DOT specification 3A, 3AA and 

3AL cylinders for transportation in commerce of the compressed 

gases. The cylinders are retested by utilizing the 100% UE in lieu 

of the internal visual inspection and the hydrostatic retest as required in § 180.205.

1 4 

SP15322 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain gases in DOT 

3AX, 3AAX, 3T, 3AA and 3A cylinders. The cylinders (tubes) are 

retested by using modal AE and follow-up AE/UE in place of the 

internal visual inspection and the hydrostatic retest required in 

§ 180.205.

1 4 

SP15451 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 

2.2 materials in DOT 3A, 3AA, 3AX, 3AAX and 3T cylinders having a water capacity over 125 lbs to be periodically requalified 

(using AE/UE or 100% UE methods in lieu of hydrostatic testing 

and visual inspection) every 10 years instead of every 5 years.

1 4 

SP15660 ........... Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols Authorizes use of DOT specification 3AL cylinders, manufactured 

from aluminum alloy, that are requalified using 100% UE every 10 

years rather than every 5 years for the dedicated service transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

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Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/Portable Tanks 

SP3121 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of specification MC 338 cargo tanks for transportation in commerce of certain poisonous hazardous materials.2 3 

SP3216 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification multi-unit tank car tanks to 

transport certain hazardous materials.

7 3 

SP5600 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes non-DOT-specification cylinders made to the DOT 3A 

specification, except Monel metal may be used rather than steel..

1 2 

SP5643 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of helium, refrigerated liquid, 

in a non-DOT specification portable tank.

1 2 

SP5749 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of an insulated nickel-steel DOT specification MC– 

331 cargo tank for transportation in commerce of 60% tetrafluoroethylene/40% hydrogen chloride gas mixture classed as a Division 2.3 material.

1 2 

SP6016 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification portable tanks for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.2 materials.2 3 

SP6349 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain refrigerated, liquefied gases (helium, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid), 2.2, 

UN1963 and hydrogen, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid), 2.1, 

UN1966) in a non-DOT specification portable tank.

1 2 

SP6443 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of certain MC 331 cargo tanks for transportation in 

commerce of liquefied hydrogen sulfide, classed as Division 2.3 

material.

1 3 

SP6610 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of DOT specification MC 312 or DOT 412 cargo 

tank motor vehicles and DOT specification IM 101 portable tanks 

with polyethylene saddles which are inspected at a frequency 

other than as specified in the HMR for transportation in commerce of tertiary butyl hydroperoxide.

2 2 

SP6611 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification portable tanks for transportation in commerce of certain non-flammable cryogenic liquids.4 3 

SP6765 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of insulated non-DOT specification portable tanks for 

transportation in commerce of Divisions 2.1 and 2.2 cryogenic liquids.

11 3 

SP6769 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of DOT specification tank cars and cargo tanks for 

transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 gases.

1 2 

SP6922 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of DOT 106A500–X and DOT 110A800–W multi-unit 

tank car tanks that are not equipped with safety relief devices for 

transportation in commerce of a Division 2.3 material.

1 3 

SP7041 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of prescribed non-DOT specification cargo tanks 

with agitators for transportation in commerce of certain waste 

organometallic compound dispersions and hydrocarbon solvent.

1 3 

SP7073 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification portable tanks for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.2 3 

SP7274 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain refrigerated gases 

(argon UN1951; nitrogen, UN1977; oxygen, UN1073) in non-DOT 

portable tanks.

1 2 

SP7594 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of methyl bromide in a nonDOT specification portable tank.1 2 

SP8125 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification IMO Type 5 portable tanks 

for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 (flammable) 

and 2.2 (non-flammable) gases and a Class 3 material.

3 3 

SP8196 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of certain non-DOT specification IMO Type 5 portable tanks, each mounted in an ISO frame, for transportation in 

commerce of certain compressed gases in Division 2.1, 2.2 and 

2.3 and Class 3 materials.

1 3 

SP8232 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification portable tanks for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and Division 2.2 materials and a Class 3 material.2 3 

SP8354 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification portable tanks for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 gases.1 3 

SP8523 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification IMO Type 5 portable tanks 

for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 

materials.

1 3 

SP8556 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of super-insulated non-DOT specification portable 

tanks for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

8 3 

SP8627 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of multiple non-DOT specification portable tanks 

manifolded together within a frame and securely mounted on a 

truck chassis for transportation in commerce of Class 3, Division 

6.1, and Class 8 materials.

10 3 

SP8650 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification steel portable tanks for 

transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

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SP8698 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification vacuum insulated portable tanks for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.1 3 

SP8939 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of six (6) non-DOT 

specification portable tanks manifolded together within a frame 

and securely mounted on a truck chassis for transportation in 

commerce of certain flammable and corrosive liquids.

1 3 

SP9023 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of certain non-DOT specification IMO Type 5 portable tanks for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous 

materials.

1 3 

SP9024 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification portable tanks for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials.2 3 

SP9067 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of multiple non-DOT 

specification portable tanks manifolded together within a frame 

and securely mounted on a truck chassis to be used for transportation in commerce of certain Class 3 and Class 8 materials.

1 3 

SP9166 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-specification glass fiber reinforced plastic 

(GFRP) cargo tanks for the transportation in commerce of certain 

hazardous materials.

17 4 

SP9228 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification cargo tanks for transportation in commerce of certain Class 8 and 9 materials.1 3 

SP9266 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification IMO Type 5 portable tanks 

for transportation in commerce of certain Division of 2.1, 2.2 and 

2.3 gases.

5 3 

SP9317 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification skid mounted portable 

tanks for transportation in commerce of a non-flammable gas, 

subject to the limitations and special requirements specified.

1 2 

SP9401 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification IMO Type 5 portable tanks 

for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 

gases.

1 2 

SP9418 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification portable tank assemblies manifolded together within a 

frame and securely mounted on a truck chassis, to be used for 

transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP9462 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification portable tanks manifolded together within a frame and securely mounted on a truck chassis for the transportation in commerce of certain Class 3 and Class 8 materials.1 3 

SP9490 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification IMO Type 5 portable tanks 

for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 

gases.

1 3 

SP9530 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification IMO Type 5 portable tanks 

for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 

gases..

1 3 

SP9548 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification IMO Type I portable tank 

for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

2 2 

SP9579 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification motor vehicles for transportation in commerce of certain oxidizers.1 3 

SP9596 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification insulated portable tanks for 

transportation in commerce of helium, refrigerated liquid.

1 3 

SP9819 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification steel portable tanks comparable to a DOT specification 57, except for capacity for transportation in commerce of certain Class 3 and 8 liquids to be discharged without removing the tanks from the vehicle on which it 

is transported.

1 3 

SP9832 ............. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a vacuum insulated, non-DOT specification portable tank to be used for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.1 3 

SP10031 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification, insulated portable tanks 

for transportation in commerce of liquefied helium.

2 3 

SP10049 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of a polyurethane insulated cargo tank conforming 

with MC 331 built prior to 1984 to transport certain hazardous 

materials.

2 2 

SP10146 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a vacuum-insulated non-DOT specification portable tank for shipment of helium, 

refrigerated liquid.

1 2 

SP10457 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of chlorine contained in MC 

331 cargo tanks equipped with angle valves, excess flow valves 

and pressure relief valves not presently authorized in the HMR.

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SP10480 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification vacuum insulated portable tanks for transportation in commerce of helium, refrigerated liquid.1 3 

SP10481 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of a non-DOT 

specification vacuum insulated portable tank in an ISO frame conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification MC– 

338 cargo tank motor vehicle, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP10517 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of those hazardous materials 

authorized for transportation in DOT specification 57 portable 

tanks and UN 31A intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) which are 

retested at least once every 5 years.

1 5 

SP10631 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials (dimethylhydrazine, unsymmetrical, 6.1, UN1163, I; hydrazine, anhydrous, 8, UN2029, I; methylhydrazine, 6.1, UN1244, I; 

Toxic by Inhalation liquid, flammable, n.o.s., 6.1, UN3384, I, Hazard Zone B) in DOT specification MC338 cargo tanks.

3 2 

SP10709 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain materials (UN2920 

and UN2924) in stainless steel DOT specification 57 portable 

tanks.

1 2 

SP10756 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a vacuum insulated, non-DOT specification portable tank in an ISO frame for 

transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.2 materials.

1 2 

SP10772 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, mark, sale and use of three cargo tank 

motor vehicles with a sump location which does not meet the requirements of § 178.338–4(c).

1 3 

SP10878 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) cargo tank motor vehicles for transportation in commerce of certain Class 8 liquids.1 4 

SP10887 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of dinitrogen tetroxide in 

specially designed DOT specification 51 portable tanks.

1 3 

SP11073 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of chlorosulfonic acid in DOT 

Class 112S tank cars constructed of ASTM 240–70, Type 304L 

stainless steel, equipped with 1⁄2 inch thick full head shields.

1 2 

SP11178 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of bromine, Class 8, Hazard 

Zone A, in a non-DOT specification portable tank constructed of 

1⁄4 inch thick mild steel with 1⁄4 inch lead lining.

1 2 

SP11186 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification vacuum insulated portable tank conforming with all requirements applicable to a DOT specification MC 338 cargo tank 

motor vehicle for transportation in commerce of certain compressed gases.

1 2 

SP11253 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes continued transportation in commerce of sulfur dioxide in 

certain DOT specification MC–331 cargo tanks.

5 3 

SP11281 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of uninsulated DOT specification cargo tanks and 

portable tanks for transportation in commerce of certain Class 8 

and Division 6.1 materials, which are toxic by inhalation.

1 2 

SP11318 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of certain un-insulated DOT specification 51 portable 

tanks that are currently authorized for certain hazardous materials, except that the portable tanks do not meet the provisions of 

§ 172.102 special provision B14 or TP38.

1 2 

SP11321 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-insulated packagings for transportation in 

commerce of titanium tetrachloride (PIH).

1 2 

SP11388 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of DOT specification 57 portable tanks made of stainless steel, containing certain dual hazard 

liquids (UN2734, UN2920, UN2357, UN2924).

1 2 

SP11517 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 3 and Class 

8 materials in multiple non-DOT specification portable tanks 

manifolded together within a frame and securely mounted on a 

truck chassis.

1 3 

SP11565 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cargo tank motor vehicle for transportation in commerce 

of certain Class 8 materials.

1 2 

SP11596 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of certain non-DOT specification pressure vessels 

(receptacles) without pressure relief devices, which have been 

approved by the German Competent Authority and are similar in 

design to a multi-unit tank car tank, containing hydrogen sulfide 

for export only.

1 2 

SP11660 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of two (2) non-DOT specification cargo tanks containing hydrochloric acid.1 2 


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SP11714 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification cargo tanks used for roadway striping.1 2 

SP11733 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of specially modified DOT specification cargo tank 

motor vehicles for transportation in commerce of organic peroxide, type F.

1 2 

SP11759 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of hydrogen fluoride, a Class 

8 material poisonous by inhalation in certain DOT specification 

tank cars equipped with alternative pressure relief devices and 

without metal jackets.

9 3 

SP11808 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders (pressure vessels) for transportation in commerce of chlorine, as specified.2 2 

SP11860 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials, in certain DOT specification tank cars equipped with half 

head shields instead of the required full head protection. The hazardous materials authorized in the DOT specification 

111A60ALW2,111A60ALW1 and 111A100ALW2 tank cars are 

Class 5.1, 8 and 9 materials.

1 3 

SP11880 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 4.2 materials in specially equipped, covered hopper railcars.1 2 

SP11903 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes the manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT 

specification cargo tank motor vehicles constructed from glass 

fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) conforming with all regulations 

applicable to a DOT 407 or DOT 412 cargo tank motor vehicle, 

except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain 

hazardous materials.

1 4 

SP11911 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification metal refueling tanks containing certain Class 3 liquids. 

The Class 3 liquids will be discharged from the refueling tanks 

without removing the refueling tanks from the vehicle on which 

they aretransported.

1 3 

SP11966 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a Division 5.1 material in 

19 DOT specification 111A60ALW2 tank cars equipped with half 

head shields insteadof the required full head protection.

1 3 

SP11970 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification portable tank comparable to a DOT specification 51 portable tank, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain pyrophoric solids.6 3 

SP12018 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification insulated portable tank conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification MC–338 insulated cargo tank, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of nitrogen, 

argon or oxygen, refrigerated liquids.

1 3 

SP12074 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of certain DOT 

specification 51 steel portable tanks or UN steel portable tanks 

conforming with requirements of special provision T50 for transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials.

1 3 

SP12124 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 4.2 and 

Division 4.3 materials in a non-DOT specification portable tank 

comparable to a DOT specification 51 portable tank.

2 3 

SP12130 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification vacuum insulated portable tank conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification MC 338 cargo tank 

motor vehicle, except as specified, for transportation in commerce 

of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP12173 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification vacuum insulated portable 

tanks manufactured under a current DOT SP for transportation in 

commerce by cargo aircraft in Alaska, of nitrogen, refrigerated liquid.

1 3 

SP12211 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of liquid nitrogen, cryogenic 

liquid, in non-DOT specification insulated portable tanks by cargo 

vessel for delivery to oil and gas production facilities within the jurisdiction of the United States of America.

4 3 

SP12277 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder (pressure vessel) conforming with all regulations 

applicable to a DOT specification 106A500W multi-unit tank car 

tank, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP12289 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 51 steel portable tanks 

manufactured in accordance with Section VIII, Division 2 of the 

ASME Code instead of Division 1 for transportation in commerce 

of Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials.

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SP12295 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of DOT specification IM 101 portable tanks fitted 

with bottom outlets for transportation in commerce of a toxic liquid, flammable, organic, n.o.s.

1 2 

SP12392 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of certain DOT specification 51 steel portable tanks 

designed in accordance with Section VIII, Division 2 of the ASME 

Code instead of Section VIII, Division 1 for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and Division 2.2 materials.

1 3 

SP12442 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification vacuum insulated portable tank, conforming with the regulations applicable to a DOT specification MC 338 cargo tank, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of nitrogen, refrigerated liquid.1 2 

SP12515 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification vacuum insulated portable tank conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification MC 338 cargo tank 

motor vehicle, except as specified, for transportation in commerce 

of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP12516 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) cargo tank for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.1 4 

SP12608 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of DOT specification IM 101 steel portable tanks for 

transportation in commerce of hydrogen peroxide aqueous solutions in concentrations exceeding 72% but not exceeding 92% by 

weight.

1 3 

SP12626 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification portable tank equipped with an external bottom discharge 

valve conforming to all regulations applicable to a DOT specification IM 101 portable tank, except as specified, for transportation 

in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP12628 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of certain DOT 

specification 51 and UN T50 steel portable tanks manufactured in 

accordance with Section VIII, Division 1 of the ASME Code, including the 1999 Addenda which allows a design margin of 3.5., 

for transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials.

1 3 

SP12630 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of certain DOT specification IM 101 portable tanks 

with a minimum shell thickness less than required in the HMR for 

transportation in commerce of lithium alkyls.

1 2 

SP12637 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain cryogenic liquids in 

certain non-DOT specification vacuum insulated portable tanks.

2 2 

SP12724 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of certain DOT specification MC 312 cargo tank 

motor vehicles equipped with a pressure relief device not in conformance with the HMR for transportation in commerce of hydrogen fluoride.

1 3 

SP12779 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a non-DOT specification 

vacuum insulated portable tank conforming with all regulations 

applicable to a DOT specification MC 338 cargo tank motor vehicle, except as specified, containing certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP12841 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification vacuum insulated portable tanks conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification MC 338 cargo tank 

motor vehicle, except as specified, for transportation in commerce 

of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP12905 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes tank car information to be stamped on permanent identification plates placed on opposite ends of the tank car instead of 

stamped into the tank’s head.

11 5 

SP12930 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of specific lined DOT specification MC312, DOT 

specification 407, and DOT specification 412 cargo tank motor 

vehicles which are not subject to the internal visual inspections 

required by § 180.407(e) and (f) for transportation in commerce of 

certain acids.

1 2 

SP12981 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of DOT specification MC– 

330 and MC–331 cargo tankmotor vehicles containing nitrous 

oxide, refrigerated liquid, with an alternate means to shut-down 

the flow of product.

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SP13020 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of certain non-DOT specification IMO Type 5 portable tanks for transportation in commerce of propane.1 3 

SP13046 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of certain UN portable tanks manufactured in accordance with Section VIII, Division 2 of the ASME Code, instead 

of Division 1 for transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 and 

2.2 materials.

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SP13110 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of dry metal catalyst in a 

non-DOT specification bulk packaging.

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SP13207 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of ferric chloride solution and 

sulfuric acid in certain DOT specification IM 101 and UN portable 

tanks that do not conform with the filling density requirements 

specified in § 173.32(f)(5).

1 3 

SP13219 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

tank cars, containing Division 5.1 or 5.2 materials that have been 

inspected under a modified inspection program prior to being offered for transportation.

3 4 

SP13258 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3T cylinder except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP13264 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes limited transportation in commerce within the United 

States of certain non-insulated, non-DOT specification steel portable tanks containing chloropicrin to facilitate international commerce.

1 3 

SP13327 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of manway assemblies constructed from glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) for 

installation on certain DOT specification cargo tank motor vehicles 

in transporting certain hazardous materials.

1 4 

SP13385 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain UN portable tanks, 

containing liquid helium, which have not been impact tested.

1 4 

SP13402 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of sulfur hexafluoride in DOT 

specification 110A1000W multi-unit tank car tanks with a higher 

filling density than currently authorized by the HMR.

2 3 

SP13421 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification portable tank equipped with an external bottom discharge 

valve conforming to all regulations applicable to a UN portable 

tank, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

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SP13482 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of uninsulated UN portable tanks that are currently 

authorized for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous 

materials, except that the UN portable tanks do not meet the provisions of § 172.101 special provisions B14 and TP38.

1 2 

SP13958 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of low specific activity LSA–II 

radioactive waste in non-specification packages consisting of either gondola rail cars with an 18-mil high density polypropylene 

(HDPP) liner or in tarpaulin-covered dump trucks with a 4 to 6-mil 

high density polyethylene (HDPE) liner.

1 3 

SP14038 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of DOT specification 111S100W6 tank cars having a 

maximum gross weight on rail at 286,000 pounds for the transportation of Class 8 materials.

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SP14039 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of certain UN portable tanks conforming to the requirements of § 172.102(c)(7) portable tank code T50 which are 

designed and constructed in accordance with Section VIII, Division 2 of the ASME Code instead of Section VIII, Division 1 for 

transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials.

1 2 

SP14167 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of DOT specification 

105J600W tank cars having a protective housing welded to the 

tank flange and having a maximum GWR (gross weight on rail) of 

286,000 pounds for transportation in commerce of chlorine.

1 3 

SP14173 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of DOT specification 

105J400W tank cars having a maximum gross weight on rail at 

286,000 pounds for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

2 2 

SP14186 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of DOT specification 

105J300W tank cars having a maximum gross weight on rail at 

286,000 pounds for certain hazardous materials.

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SP14193 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of thirty five non-DOT specification IMO Type 5 portable tanks, each mounted in an ISO 

frame, containing certain Division 2.2 and 2.3.compressed gases.

1 2 

SP14210 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of certain UN portable tanks conforming to the requirements of § 172.102(c)(7), T50 which are designed and constructed in accordance with Section VIII, Division 2 of the ASME 

Code instead of Section VIII, Division 1. The portable tanks, 

mounted in ISO frames, are authorized for transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials.

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SP14262 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes continued transportation in commerce of certain railroad 

tank cars containing carbon dioxide with a tank head thickness 

slightly below the minimum required.

2 2 

SP14275 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cargo tank motor vehicle conforming with all regulations 

applicable to DOT specification 412/407 cargo tank motor vehicles, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

2 3 

SP14277 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification carbon glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) cargo tank 

conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 

407/412 cargo tank motor vehicle, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 4 

SP14292 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transport of boron trifluoride in DOT specification 3AAX 

and 3AA manifolded cylinders.

2 2 

SP14296 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of certain UN Portable Tanks manufactured in accordance with Section VIII, Division 2 of the ASME Code, instead of Division 1. The portable 

tanks, mounted in ISO frames, are authorized for transportation in 

commerce of Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials.

2 3 

SP14301 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of certain UN portable tanks conforming to the requirements of § 172.102(c)(7), T50 

which are designed and constructed in accordance with Section 

VIII, Division 2 of the ASME Code instead of Section VIII, Division 

1. The portable tanks, mounted in ISO frames, are authorized for 

the transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials.

2 2 

SP14317 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of certain UN portable tanks conforming to the requirements of § 172.102(c)(7) portable tank code T50 which are designed and constructed in accordance with Section VIII, Division 2 of the ASME Code instead 

of Section VIII, Division 1. The portable tanks, mounted in ISO 

frames, are authorized for transportation in commerce of Division 

2.1 and 2.2 materials.

1 3 

SP14318 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.3, Division 3, Division 6.1 and Class 8 materials in a non-DOT specification portable tank conforming to the requirements specified in 

§ 172.102(c)(7) portable tank code T50 (UN portable tank) which 

are designed, constructed, certified and stamped in accordance 

with Section VIII, Division 1 of the ASME Code (2007 edition).

2 4 

SP14398 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of DOT specification 105J600W tank cars having a 

maximum gross weight on rail at 286,000 pounds for the transportation of titanium tetrachloride.

1 4 

SP14437 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder (pressure vessel) conforming with all requirements applicable to a DOT specification 106A500W multi-unit 

tank car tank except as specified, for transportation in commerce 

of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP14467 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of DOT 400 series 

cargo tank motor vehicles fabricated using certain duplex stainless steels and other materials not authorized in § 178.345–2 as a 

material of construction.

1 4 

SP14483 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of certain UN portable tanks conforming to the requirements of § 172.102(c)(7) T50 

which are designed and constructed in accordance with Section 

VIII, Division 2 of the ASME Code instead of Section VIII, Division 

1. The portable tanks, mounted in ISO frames, are authorized for 

the transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials.

1 2 

SP14492 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of certain UN portable tanks conforming to the requirements of § 172.102(c)(7) portable tank code T50 which are designed and constructed in accordance with Section VIII, Division 1 of the ASME Code, including the 2004 edition, which allows a design margin of 3.5:1. The 

portable tanks, mounted in ISO frames, are authorized for transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials.

1 2 

SP14520 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of DOT specification 105J500W tank cars having a 

maximum gross weight on rail of 268,000 pounds for transportation in commerce of chlorine, a Division 2.3 material provided 

the weight increase is applied to safety improvements of the 

packaging.

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SP14532 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 5.1 hazardous materials in tank cars that have not had their rupture disk 

removed for inspection.

1 2 

SP14560 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of Division 4.2 hazardous 

materials in tank cars fitted with an alternative means of fittings 

protection.

1 2 

SP14572 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of certain UN portable tanks conforming to the requirements of § 172.102(c)(7), T50 

which are designed and constructed in accordance with Section 

VIII, Division 2 of the ASME Code instead of Section VIII, Division 

1. The portable tanks, mounted in ISO frames, are authorized for 

transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials.

1 2 

SP14573 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of DOT 400 series 

cargo tank motor vehicles fabricated using certain duplex stainless steels and other materials not authorized in § 178.345–2 as 

materials of construction.

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SP14574 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of specific lined DOT specification MC 312 and DOT 

412 cargo tanks which are not subject to the internal visual inspections and lining inspections required by § 180.407(c), (e) and 

(f) for transportation in commerce of certain Class 8 and Division 

6.1 materials.

1 2 

SP14578 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of certain UN portable tanks conforming to the requirements of § 172.102(c)(7) T50 

which are designed and constructed in accordance with Section 

VIII, Division 2 of the ASME Code instead of Section VIII, Division 

1. The portable tanks, mounted in ISO frames, are authorized for 

transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials.

1 2 

SP14597 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of DOT specification 

DOT 110AW multi-unit tank car tanks for transportation in commerce of anhydrous ammonia and chlorine.

1 2 

SP14616 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of certain UN portable tanks conforming to the requirements of § 172.102(c)(7) portable tank code T50 which are designed and constructed in accordance with Section VIII, Division 2 of the ASME Code instead 

of Section VIII, Division 1 for transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials.

1 3 

SP14689 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

MC–331 cargo tank motor vehicles with a water capacity greater 

than 3,500 gallons, manufactured to the DOT MC–331 specification, constructed of quenched and tempered (‘‘QT’’) steel except 

that the cargo tanks have baffle support clips welded directly to 

the inside of the cargo tank wall without the use of pads.

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SP14630 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of certain non-DOT specification cargo tanks (nurse 

tanks) that are not authorized by the HMR for transportation in 

commerce of certain Division 6.1 liquid soil pesticide fumigants.

1 2 

SP14710 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of DOT 400 series 

cargo tank motor vehicles constructed of titanium instead of the 

materials authorized in § 178.345–2.

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SP14734 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of DOT specification 111A100W5 tank cars having a 

maximum gross weight on rail at 286,000 pounds for transportation in commerce of a Class 8 material.

1 4 

SP14743 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes one-time, one-way transportation in commerce of approximately 2,020 lbs. of sodium in a non-DOT specification metal 

bulk tank.

1 2 

SP14751 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of an organometallic substance, solid, in a non-DOT specification portable tank which is 

designed in accordance with the requirements for an UN portable 

tank and portable tank instructions ‘‘T9’’ except it is equipped with 

a bottom opening, or a DOT specification UN portable tank designed to the meeting the requirements of portable tank instruction ‘‘T21’’.

2 2 

SP14756 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a Division 4.2 material in 

35 non-DOT specification portable tanks conforming to the requirements of a UN T21 portable tank except for the thickness of 

the bottom conical head.

1 3 

SP14765 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of specific lined DOT specification MC 312 and DOT 

412 cargo tank motor vehicles which are not subject to the internal visual inspections required by 49 CFR 180.407(c), (e) and (f) 

for transportation in commerce of certain acids.

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SP14770 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of an organometallic substance, solid, water-reactive, flammable n.o.s in a non-DOT specification portable tank which is designed in accordance with the 

provisions for an UN portable tank (portable tank instruction 

‘‘T9’’), except it is equipped with a bottom opening.

2 2 

SP14779 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) cargo tank conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 412/ 

407, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 4 

SP14815 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of fifteen vacuum insulated 

UN portable tanks conforming to the requirements of 

§ 72.102(c)(7) portable tank instruction ‘‘T75’’ which are designed 

and constructed in accordance with the EN 13530 Standard instead of the ASME Code Section VIII for export only of nitrous 

oxide, refrigerated liquid.

1 3 

SP14832 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of DOT 105 and 

DOT 112 specification tank cars for use in transportation of hazardous materials that are toxic by inhalation with a welded 

manway protective housing, subject to certain limitations.

1 2 

SP14889 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain UN portable tanks 

that are waived from the requirement to perform an internal examination as part of the intermediate 2.5 year periodic inspection 

when used exclusively for the transport of certain Class 4 

organometallic substances.

1 3 

SP14948 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of missile sustainer sections 

containing a flammable liquid in non-DOT specification packaging 

by motor vehicle and cargo vessel.

2 2 

SP14980 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes one-way transportation in commerce of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in certain non-DOT specification storage tanks by 

private carrier motor vehicle. The prescribed packagings are nonDOT specification storage containers for liquefied petroleum gas, 

designed for permanent installation on consumer premises. Each 

container must conform to the following description: (1) Be ASME 

Code ‘‘U’’ stamped; and (2) have a water capacity not exceeding 

500 gallons.

22 4 

SP15028 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes use of specific lined DOT specification MC 312, and 

DOT specification 412 cargo tank motor vehicles which are not 

subject to the internal visual inspections required by § 180.407(c), 

(e) and (f) for transportation in commerce of certain acids.

1 2 

SP15036 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification tank cars consisting of an inner pressure vessel and an 

outer protective for use in transportation of hazardous materials 

that are toxic by inhalation, subject to certain requirements and 

limitations.

1 2 

SP15220 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of UN T75 Code 

portable tanks that are designed, constructed, certified and 

stamped in accordance with Section VIII Division 1, latest edition, 

of ASME Code, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 4 

SP15229 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of chlorine, Division 2.3 material in DOT 106A500X and DOT 106A500W multi-unit tank car 

tanks that are not equipped with a pressure relief device.

1 3 

SP15267 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, and sale of non-DOT specification 

portable tanks with a maximum capacity of 165 liters (43.6 U.S. 

gallons) for transportation in commerce of liquid bromine.

1 3 

SP15284 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride in DOT 112S500I specification tank cars equipped with alternative pressure relief devices.4 2 

SP15326 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 4.2 and 

Division 4.3 materials in MC 331 cargo tank motor vehicles with 

filling/discharge connections external to the tank and located in a 

recessed well on the top of the cargo tank that does not have a 

remote self-closing internal valve.

1 2 

SP15384 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain gases in DOT 

107A tank car tanks (tubes). The tubes are retested by AE/UE in 

place of the internal visual inspection and the hydrostatic retest 

required in § 180.205.

1 3 

SP15393 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of sulfuric acid in tanks cars 

that have undergone an alternative pre-trip inspection procedure.

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SP15552 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) cargo tank conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 407/ 

412 for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

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SP15647 ........... Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/ 

Portable Tanks.

Authorizes retesting of certain DOT specification and non-DOT 

specification multi-unit tank car tanks without approval from the 

Association of American Railroads (AAR).

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Operational Air/Vessel 

SP6543 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes use of non-DOT specification cylinders or containers for 

transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

2 2 

SP7060 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes carriage of radioactive materials aboard cargo aircraft 

only, under any combination of the following conditions: When the 

combined transport index exceeds the authorized limit of 200 per 

aircraft (as specified in § 175.700(b)(2)(ii)), or the separation distance criteria of § 175.702(a)(2)(ii) cannot be met.

2 3 

SP7280 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain motor vehicles, 

fixed wing aircraft, helicopters, air cushioned vehicles/boats and 

power boats with fuel tanks 3⁄4 full instead of 1⁄4 full. In addition, 

the fueled vehicles are authorized to be transported with battery 

cables connected if the holds or compartment of a vessel in 

which vehicles are loaded are mechanically ventilated.

1 3 

SP7465 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes stowage aboard passenger vessels of motor vehicles, 

such as recreational vehicles, with attached cylinders of liquefied 

petroleum gas, as well as extra containers of gasoline (including 

camp stove or lantern fuel) and portable cylinders of liquefied petroleum gas. (State of Alaska, Department of Transportation).

1 3 

SP7605 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain explosives contained in partially disassembled aircraft or sub-assemblies with 

explosive components (ejection seat, fuselage and canopy related 

devices) and aircraft canopy assemblies with explosive components installed.

2 2 

SP7648 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation of flares, aerial classed as Division 1.3G 

in a small cargo aircraft only, for test purposes..

1 2 

SP7891 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain specially designed 

combination packagings containing certain hazardous materials 

without hazard labels or placards, with quantity limits not exceeding one liter for liquids or 2.85 kilograms for solids.

4 3 

SP7928 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials using alternate stowage. (State of Alaska, Department of 

Transportation).

1 3 

SP8249 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of specially designed combination packagings for transportation in commerce of 

various hazardous materials without hazard labels or placards, 

with quantity limits not exceeding one liter for liquids or 2.85 kilograms for solids.

1 3 

SP8307 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of packages described as 

non-pyrotechnic smoke generators containing certain Class 8 materials that may have a subsidiary poison inhalation hazard and 

also may contain nitrogen, compressed gas.

1 3 

SP8697 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of liquefied petroleum gas in 

amounts that exceed the quantity limitations for transportation by 

cargo aircraft only in the State of Alaska.

1 3 

SP8826 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 explosives which are forbidden or exceed 

quantities authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

1 3 

SP8914 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities 

authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

1 3 

SP9168 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes the manufacture, marking, sale and use of specially designed combination packagings for transportation in commerce of 

various hazardous materials without hazard labels or placards, 

with quantity limits not exceeding one liter for liquids or 2.85 kilograms for solids.

2 3 

SP9211 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 and 1.4 military explosives on certain vessels, in cargo holds 

having electrically-powered lighting, air conditioning, alarm, fire 

detection, and cargo-handling systems.

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SP9551 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities 

authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

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SP9689 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain dense or heavy 

materials such as toluene diisocyanate, and other hazardous materials not exceeding 12.09 pounds per gallon, to be secured 

against movement in a freight container or transport vehicle by 

the use of a fabric restraint dunnage system when shipped by 

cargo vessel.

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SP9735 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes certain Dangerous Cargo Manifests (DCMs) to be retained in a location other than on or near the bridge of the cargo 

vessel while the vessel is in port.

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SP9856 ............. Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes use of either DOT specification or non-DOT specification 

packaging and authorizes patient use of oxygen systems (Division 

2.2) on board a passenger ship or cargo ship.

1 2 

SP10298 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain liquid fuels, Class 

3 materials, contained in non-DOT specification packaging seal 

drums or rollagons of up to 500 gallon capacity by cargo aircraft 

to remote locations within the State of Alaska and Bronson Creek, 

British Columbia, Canada.

1 3 

SP10648 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities 

authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

1 3 

SP10672 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of specially designed combination packagings for transportation in commerce of 

certain Division 4.3, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 4.2, 6.1, Class 8 and 3 materials without hazard labels or placards, with quantity limits not exceeding one liter for liquids or 2.85 kilograms for solids.

1 3 

SP10688 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of gasoline in non-DOT 

specification polyethylene containers, and overpacked on small, 

passenger-carrying aircraft within the State of Alaska.

1 3 

SP10790 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities 

authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

1 3 

SP10966 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce by helicopter of certain Class 

3 materials and a Class 8 material in a UN31HA1 intermediate 

bulk container (IBC).

1 2 

SP11110 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of Division 1.4S and Class 8 

PGIII materials in an inaccessible location aboard an aircraft in 

quantities exceeding those authorized by § 175.75.

1 3 

SP11136 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes the offering in air transportation of fireworks, Division 

1.3G, UN0335 which are forbidden or exceed the quantity limitations authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

3 3 

SP11232 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of acetylene, dissolved, contained in a DOT specification cylinder secured on a state-owned 

maintenance motor vehicle while stowed on a protected vehicle 

deck on board a passenger ferry vessel.

1 2 

SP11248 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of specially designed combination packagings for transportation in commerce of 

various hazardous materials without hazard labels or placards, 

with quantity limits not exceeding one liter for liquids or 2.85 kilograms for solids per inner packaging.

1 3 

SP11273 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6 explosives which are forbidden or exceed 

quantities authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

1 3 

SP11328 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of an alternate stacking arrangement for cylindrical shaped UN5H3 bags of explosive, blasting type E, 1.5D, UN0332.2 3 

SP11386 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain liquefied petroleum 

gases and acetylene contained in DOT specification cylinders on 

board passenger ferry vessels which are carrying more than 25 

passengers.

1 2 

SP11503 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain closed freight containers on unmanned deck barges without the need to segregate 

the freight containers in accordance with the provisions of 

§ 176.83(f) during Puget Sound and Alaska operations.

1 3 

SP11510 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

cylinders containing propane, a Division 2.1 gas, which is forbidden for shipment aboard passenger carrying aircraft.

1 2 

SP11677 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities 

authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

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SP11781 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities 

authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

1 3 

SP11844 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities 

authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

1 3 

SP11866 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of internal combustion-powered motor vehicles in freight containers in cargo vessel holds 

that are not ventilated.

1 3 

SP11881 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 (explosive) 

materials of different compatibility groups in the same motor vehicle in the vehicle spaces of a vessel under certain conditions.

2 3 

SP11989 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes stowage of certain Division 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4 explosives, 

in the same freight container with helium, compressed and nitrogen, compressed, Division 2.2, on board certain Department of 

Defense vessels.

1 2 

SP12054 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities 

authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

1 3 

SP12133 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities 

authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

1 3 

SP12283 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of batteries for disposal or 

remanufacture, in non-DOT specification packagings, by cargo 

aircraft only between remote places within the State of Alaska.

6 3 

SP12339 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce by cargo vessel of DOT 

specification 3AL aluminum cylinders containing various Division 

2.1 and 2.3 gases that are currently permitted for transport in 

such cylinders only by highway, rail and, in some cases, cargoonly aircraft.

8 2 

SP12362 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes limited maintenance and repair operations to vehicles 

stowed below deck in the same cargo holds as Class 1 explosives aboard certain vessels.

1 2 

SP12382 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities 

authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

1 3 

SP12383 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes stowage of closed steel freight containers of certain 

Class 1 explosives, in the cargo hold adjacent to the machinery 

space, at a distance of less than three meters from the forward 

bulkhead of the machinery space.

1 2 

SP12401 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of specially designed combination packagings for transportation in commerce of 

various hazardous materials without hazard labels or placards, 

with quantity limits not exceeding one liter for liquids or 2.85 kilograms for solids.

1 3 

SP12463 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of oxygen, refrigerated liquid, 

UN1073 in insulated cylinders or insulated cargo tanks aboard a 

passenger ferry vessel as prescribed.

1 2 

SP12592 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of motor vehicles with fuel in 

their tanks in a cargo hold of a certain vessel without full compliance with § 176.905(h), which requires all electrical equipment in 

the hold, other than fixed explosion-proof lighting, to be disconnected from its power source at a location outside the hold.

1 2 

SP12674 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

cylinders containing propane, a Division 2.1 gas, which is forbidden for shipment aboard passenger carrying aircraft.

1 2 

SP12708 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes the transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 

1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.The SP 

authorizes transportation of certain hazardous materials in aircraft 

of United States registry. It does not grant authority to use foreign 

controlled airspace or airports outside the United States.

1 2 

SP12982 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of black powder for small 

arms and primers by which are forbidden for transportation by air, 

to be transported by passenger-carrying aircraft within and around 

the State of Alaska when other means of transportation are impracticable or not available.

1 3 

SP13137 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities 

authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

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SP13169 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

UN31A intermediate bulk containers containing flammable liquid, 

n.o.s. or combustible liquid, n.o.s., which exceed quantity limitations when shipped by air during Alaska operations.

1 3 

SP13200 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities 

authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

1 3 

SP13313 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce aboard passenger ferry vessels of certain hazardous materials contained on roll-on, roll-off 

transport vehicles subject to certain limitations and special requirements.

1 2 

SP13736 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

UN31A intermediate bulk containers containing certain Class 3 

materials which exceed quantity limitations when shipped by air.

1 2 

SP13876 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes the City of Kotzebue to offer for transportation in commerce certain batteries for disposal or remanufacture in non-DOT 

specification packagings exceeding the gross weight limitations 

by cargo aircraft only within the State of Alaska.

1 3 

SP13997 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP14145 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes the stowage of Class 1 (explosive) materials, in certain 

locations of a cargo hold above, below and adjacent to specified 

machinery spaces other than Category A. In addition, it authorizes the handling of Class 1 materials in certain locations of a 

cargo hold and on the transfer deck (main deck) while in transit 

and loading and unloading while underway at sea.

2 3 

SP14146 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of flammable liquid powered 

internal combustion engines and marine propulsion equipment 

containing internal combustion engines, with coolant and hydraulic systems that have not been emptied.

1 2 

SP14158 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a fuel cell power plant assembly containing packaged Division 4.2, PG II, and Class 8, PG 

II materials without meeting the segregation requirements.

1 2 

SP14166 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities 

authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

2 3 

SP14201 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities 

authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

1 3 

SP14210 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP14327 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain compressed gas 

fueled and liquid-fueled cigarette lighters in checked baggage of 

passenger aircraft when packaged in a rigid, vapor-tight non-DOT 

specification solid plastic packaging that prevents any movement 

of the lighter during transport.

1 3 

SP14392 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes stowage of Class 1 explosive materials below deck of a 

cargo vessel with an alternative container stowage configuration.

2 2 

SP14466 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 explosive 

materials which are forbidden for transportation by air, to be 

transported by cargo aircraft within and around the State of Alaska when other means of transportation are impracticable or not 

available.

3 3 

SP14516 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes a package of radioactive material that is labeled with the 

Cargo Aircraft Only label and also a subsidiary hazard label to be 

loaded in an inaccessible cargo location when transported by aircraft.

1 3 

SP14527 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes air transportation of hazardous materials without identifying the packaging type on the Notification to Pilot in Command.2 5 

SP14531 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a breath tester in company owned aircraft as unregulated.1 2 


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SP14548 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation of wheelchairs or other battery-powered 

mobility aids equipped with a non-spillable battery in checked 

baggage of passenger aircraft without disconnecting the battery.

3 5 

SP14554 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain forbidden explosives by helicopter to various mountain sites in Antarctica as directed by the National Science Foundation of the U.S. government.1 3 

SP14569 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation of Class 1 (explosive) materials on unmanned deck barges in an alternative stowage configuration.2 2 

SP14592 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of life-saving appliances, 

self-inflating by air when identifying only the gross weight per 

package on shipping papers.

1 5 

SP14632 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2, 

1.3 and 1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities 

authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

1 2 

SP14641 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce by air of certain hazardous 

materials in packagings that exceed the quantity limit for cargo 

carrying aircraft.

1 3 

SP14644 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce by Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations transporting certain hazardous materials attached to or suspended from a cargo aircraft in remote areas of 

the U.S. only, without being subject to certain hazard communication and packaging requirements.

1 2 

SP14650 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1D and 

1.4B explosives which are forbidden for transportation by cargo 

aircraft only.

1 2 

SP14791 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP14828 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.3, 

1.4 explosives which are forbidden or exceed quantities authorized for transportation by cargo aircraft only.

1 2 

SP14830 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by cargo aircraft and rotorcraft (external load operations subject to 14 CFR Part 133) in remote areas of the United States 

only, without being subject to certain hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations, and certain loading and stowage 

requirements.

1 2 

SP14861 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by cargo aircraft in remote areas of the U.S. only, without 

being subject to hazard communication requirements and quantity 

limitations.

1 2 

SP14907 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce by air UN1268, petroleum 

distillates, n.o.s. solution, PG III in packages that exceed the 

quantity limit for cargo only aircraft.

1 3 

SP14908 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes use of outer packaging not being capable of passing the 

Flame Penetration and Resistance Test and the Thermal Resistance Test for the transportation in commerce of certain cylinders 

of compressed oxygen, when no other practical means of transportation exists.

1 2 

SP14921 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of compressed oxygen by 

Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations attached to or suspended from an aircraft only within the State of Alaska.

1 3 

SP14924 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain explosives by vessel in an alternative stowage configuration.1 3 

SP14927 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain cylinders of compressed gases with a subsidiary hazard of Division 5.1, when 

other means of transportation are impracticable, without their 

outer packaging being capable of passing the Flame Penetration 

and Resistance Test and the Thermal Resistance Test.

1 2 

SP14959 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce Class 3 gasoline in private 

motor vehicles and trailers when in approved containers of 6 gallon or less capacity on passenger ferry vessels transporting motor 

vehicles.

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SP14995 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 explosive 

materials which are forbidden for transportation by air or exceed 

the quantity limits, to be transported by cargo aircraft in the State 

of Alaska when other means of transportation are impracticable or 

not available.

1 3 

SP14996 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain forbidden explosives by Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from an 

aircraft, in remote areas of the United States only.

1 2 

SP14999 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the United States only, without 

being subject to hazard communication requirements, quantity 

limitations and certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15005 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of propane Division 2.1 in 

DOT specification 4B240, 4BA240, 4BW240 cylinders by Part 133 

Rotorcraft External Load Operations transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from a cargo aircraft within the 

State of Alaska without being subject to quantity limitations.

1 3 

SP15006 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 hazardous 

materials which are forbidden for transportation by air, to be 

transported in Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations attached to or suspended from an aircraft, in remote areas of the 

State of Alaska only, without being subject to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and certain loading and 

stowage requirements.

1 3 

SP15014 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 hazardous 

materials by Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from an 

aircraft, in remote areas within the State of Alaska only, without 

being subject to hazard communication requirements, quantity 

limitations and certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 3 

SP15073 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the United States only, without 

being subject to hazard communication requirements, quantity 

limitations and certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15118 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of sodium cyanide in quantities that exceed those authorized by cargo only aircraft.1 2 

SP15126 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations attached to 

or suspended from a cargo aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. 

only.

1 2 

SP15129 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 explosive 

materials which are forbidden for transportation by air, to be 

transported by cargo aircraft within and around the State of Alaska when other means of transportation are impracticable or not 

available.

1 3 

SP15162 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain explosives that are 

forbidden for transportation by cargo aircraft in alternative packaging by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

attached to or suspended from an aircraft, in remote areas of the 

U.S. only.

1 2 

SP15182 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of an oxidizing solid, waterreactive material as an excepted quantity on cargo aircraft.1 3 

SP15187 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15226 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 explosive 

materials which are forbidden for transportation by air, to be 

transported by cargo aircraft within and around the State of Alaska when other means of transportation are impracticable or not 

available.

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SP15227 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes carriage of radioactive materials aboard cargo aircraft 

only, under any combination of the following conditions: When the 

combined transport index exceeds the authorized limit of 200 per 

aircraft (as specified in § 175.700(b)(2)(ii)), or the separation distance criteria of § 175.702(b) cannot be met.

1 3 

SP15228 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes carriage of radioactive materials aboard cargo aircraft 

only, under any combination of the following conditions: When the 

combined transport index exceeds the authorized limit of 200 per 

aircraft (as specified in § 175.700(b)(2)(ii)), or the separation distance criteria of § 175.702(b) cannot be met.

1 3 

SP15238 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15240 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain flammable and 

combustible liquids in alternative packaging having a capacity of 

119 gallons or more by cargo aircraft.

1 3 

SP15241 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 explosive 

materials which are forbidden for transportation by air, to be 

transported by cargo aircraft within the State of Alaska when 

other means of transportation are impracticable or not available.

1 3 

SP15243 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of gasoline in non-DOT 

specification polyethylene containers, overpacked with plywood, 

on small, passenger-carrying aircraft within the State of Alaska.

1 3 

SP15251 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes carriage of radioactive materials aboard cargo aircraft 

only, under any combination of the following conditions: When the 

combined transport index exceeds the authorized limit of 200 per 

aircraft (as specified in § 175.700(b)(2)(ii)), or the separation distance criteria of § 175.702(b) cannot be met.

1 3 

SP15255 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes carriage of radioactive materials aboard cargo aircraft 

only, under any combination of the following conditions: When the 

combined transport index exceeds the authorized limit of 200 per 

aircraft (as specified in § 175.700(b)(2)(ii)), or the separation distance criteria of § 175.702(b) cannot be met.

1 3 

SP15274 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 explosive 

materials which are forbidden for transportation by air, to be 

transported by cargo aircraft including external load within the 

State of Alaska when other means of transportation are impracticable or not available.

1 3 

SP15292 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain liquid fuels, Class 

3 materials, contained in non-DOT specification packaging seal 

drums or rollagons of up to 500 gallon capacity by cargo aircraft 

to remote locations only within the State of Alaska.

1 3 

SP15304 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15324 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain liquid fuels, Class 

3 materials, contained in non-DOT specification packaging seal 

drums or rollagons of up to 500 gallon capacity by cargo aircraft 

to remote locations only within the State of Alaska.

1 3 

SP15330 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 explosive 

materials which are forbidden for transportation by air, to be 

transported by cargo aircraft within the State of Alaska when 

other means of transportation are impracticable or not available.

1 3 

SP15343 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain liquid fuels, Class 

3 materials, contained in non-DOT specification packaging seal 

drums or rollagons of up to 500 gallon capacity by cargo aircraft 

to remote locations within the State of Alaska and Bronson Creek, 

British Columbia, Canada.

1 3 

SP15344 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

cylinders containing propane, a Division 2.1 gas, which is forbidden for shipment aboard passenger carrying aircraft.

1 2 

SP15357 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 explosive 

materials which are forbidden for transportation by air, to be 

transported by cargo aircraft within the State of Alaska when 

other means of transportation are impracticable or not available.

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SP15370 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 explosive 

materials which are forbidden for transportation by air, to be 

transported by cargo aircraft within the State of Alaska when 

other means of transportation are impracticable or not available.

1 2 

SP15378 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes carriage of radioactive materials aboard cargo aircraft 

only, under any combination of the following conditions: When the 

combined transport index exceeds the authorized limit of 200 per 

aircraft (as specified in § 175.700(b)(2)(ii)), or the separation distance criteria of § 175.702(b) cannot be met.

1 3 

SP15388 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials which are forbidden for transportation by air or exceed quantity limitations, to be transported by cargo aircraft within the State 

of Alaska when other means of transportation are impracticable or 

not available.

1 3 

SP15392 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15397 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15408 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain liquid fuels, Class 

3 materials, contained in non-DOT specification packaging seal 

drums or rollagons of up to 500 gallon capacity by cargo aircraft 

to remote locations within the State of Alaska.

1 3 

SP15418 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of non-DOT specification 

fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), full composite (FC), compressed 

gas cylinders which are used as components in aircraft.

1 3 

SP15420 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes carriage of radioactive materials aboard cargo aircraft 

only, under any combination of the following conditions: When the 

combined transport index exceeds the authorized limit of 200 per 

aircraft (as specified in § 175.700(b)(2)(ii)), or the separation distance criteria of § 175.702(a)(2)(ii) cannot be met.

1 3 

SP15440 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15443 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 hazardous 

materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended 

from an aircraft in remote areas of the U.S. without being subject 

to quantity limitations where no other means of transportation is 

available.

1 2 

SP15467 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 explosive 

materials which are forbidden for transportation by air, to be 

transported by cargo aircraft within the State of Alaska when 

other means of transportation are impracticable or not available.

1 3 

SP15468 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 explosive 

materials which are forbidden for transportation by air, to be 

transported by cargo aircraft, including 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations transporting hazardous materials 

attached to or suspended from an aircraft, in remote areas of the 

U.S. only, when other means of transportation are impracticable 

or not available.

1 2 

SP15470 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

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SP15473 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15476 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15510 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of liquefied petroleum gas in 

amounts that exceed the quantity limitations for transportation by 

14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from an 

aircraft only in the State of Alaska.

1 3 

SP15517 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15535 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15537 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes offering in commerce of certain Class 1 explosive materials which are forbidden for transportation by air, to be transported by cargo aircraft within the State of Alaska when other 

means of transportation are impracticable or not available.

3 3 

SP15541 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15547 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15556 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15559 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15560 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations 

transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from 

an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. only, without being subject 

to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and 

certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15583 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 explosive 

materials which are forbidden for transportation by air, to be 

transported by cargo aircraft within the State of Alaska when 

other means of transportation are impracticable or not available.

1 3 

SP15624 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 explosive 

materials which are forbidden for transportation by air, to be 

transported by cargo aircraft within the State of Alaska when 

other means of transportation are impracticable or not available.

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SP15631 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of Division 1.1 explosives, 

which are forbidden, by cargo-only aircraft. This permit will not be 

renewed.

1 2 

SP15636 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 explosive 

materials which are forbidden for transportation by air, to be 

transported by cargo aircraft within the State of Alaska when 

other means of transportation are impracticable or not available.

1 3 

SP15637 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes offering in commerce of a Division 1.1D explosive material which is forbidden for transportation by air, to be transported 

by cargo aircraft.

1 2 

SP15652 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by cargo aircraft, including 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations transporting hazardous materials attached 

to or suspended from an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. 

only, without being subject to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15654 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by cargo aircraft, including 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations transporting hazardous materials attached 

to or suspended from an aircraft, in remote areas of the U.S. 

only, without being subject to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 2 

SP15664 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of liquefied petroleum gas in 

amounts that exceed the quantity limitations for transportation by 

14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from an 

aircraft only in the State of Alaska.

1 3 

SP15710 ........... Operational Air/Vessel .... Authorizes transportation in commerce of a portable power source, 

containing a non-spillable battery, by passenger aircraft.

1 3 

Operational Highway/Rail/Shipper/Other 

SP5493 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of hydrogen sulfide, liquefied, a Division 2.3 material, in certain DOT specification 

105J600W single-unit tank cars.

2 2 

SP1862 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification hydraulic accumulators for 

transportation in commerce of compressed nitrogen.

7 2 

SP2709 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1C, 

1.1D and 1.3C liquid explosives and a Division 6.1 material in 

both UN specification and non-specification packagings.

8 3 

SP5022 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2 

and 1.3 explosives in specific temperature controlled equipment.

9 2 

SP5951 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.3 materials in non-DOT specification tanks.4 2 

SP6293 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of spent mixed acid containing not over 3% dissolved nitroglycerin, not over 16% nitric 

acid, and at least 18% water by volume, in stainless steel DOT 

specification cargo tanks.

3 3 

SP6309 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification tank for transportation in 

commerce of certain non-flammable compressed gases.

1 3 

SP6743 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of DOT specification or non-specification portable 

tanks and intermediate bulk containers for the transportation in 

commerce of certain Division 1.5D explosives together on the 

same vehicle with Division 5.1 oxidizers not otherwise authorized.

2 4 

SP6810 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of manifolded and framed non-DOT specification 

seamless steel cylinders for transportation in commerce of certain 

Division 2.2 gases.

3 3 

SP7835 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

or UN certified packagings containing Division 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 

4.3, and Class 3 and 8 materials on the same motor vehicle.

34 3 

SP7887 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 articles in 

limited quantities and prescribed packagings as Division 4.1 flammable solid, organic, n.o.s. Applies to small ‘‘single-use expendable’’ or ‘‘reloadable’’ rocket motors first classed as Division 1.4C 

or 1.4S (NA0323 or NA0276) shipped with or without their igniters 

classed as Division 1.4G or 1.4S under § 173.56.

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SP7972 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of not more than 15 grams 

of explosive or pyrotechnic material, including waste containing 

explosives that have an energy density not significantly greater 

than that of pentaerythritol tetranitrate, classed as Division 1.4E, 

when packed in a special shipping container.

1 3 

SP8308 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce and temporary storage incident to transportation of non-fissile or fissile exempt radioactive 

materials packages aboard highway vehicles when their combined transport indices exceed 50 or the separation distance criteria cannot be met.

5 3 

SP8520 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of an alternative test method in determining whether 

a substance meets the definition of a Class 1.5D explosive, blasting, type E. The ‘‘Vented Bomb Fire Test’’ may be used in place 

of the External Fire Test prescribed in § 173.58(b).

1 2 

SP8760 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes display of flammable and toxic placards, showing the UN 

identification numbers 1993 and 2810, respectively, on a specific 

company’s cargo tank motor vehicles having six or more compartments, in which one or more of the compartments contain a Class 

3 and/or Division 6.1 hazardous material.

1 2 

SP8770 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain photographic processing materials consisting of a corrosive liquid, basic, organic, 

n.o.s.; corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s.; flammable solid, 

toxic, organic, n.o.s.; sodium hydroxide solution, in the same outside package.

1 2 

SP8815 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes bulk transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.5D 

explosives in cement mixer type motor vehicles.

2 4 

SP8995 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.2 materials in a non-DOT specification portable tank.2 3 

SP9157 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials in a non-DOT specification multi-unit tank car tank.3 5 

SP9193 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of transportation in commerce of a downhole logging 

tool (sonde) that contains an accelerator housing, one section of 

which is charged with sulfur hexafluoride to a pressure of 80 psig.

1 2 

SP9233 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a Division 5.1 (UN1563, 

chromium trioxide, anhydrous) material in a non-DOT specification, 900 cubic foot, two-compartment, sift-proof covered hopper 

type tank motor vehicle.

1 2 

SP9271 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes the deviation from rail car separation requirements for 

transportation in commerce of packages of Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 

and 1.4 explosives.

5 2 

SP9346 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

For rail operations, authorizes setting of the hand brake and blocking a wheel in both directions of the first and last cars of a series 

of coupled tank cars prior to unloading.

2 5 

SP9352 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of a non-DOT specification container for transportation in commerce of certain petroleum distillate hazardous materials.1 2 

SP9617 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of Division 1.4D flexible detonating cords containing not more than 3 grains of explosive per 

linear foot in the same motor vehicle or freight container with Division 1.1B, Division 1.4B or Division 1.4S detonators, electric or 

non-electric or Division 1.1B or Division 1.4B detonator assemblies, non-electric.

4 3 

SP9649 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of munitions that contain 

components manufactured of depleted uranium metal, classified 

as Class 1 with a subsidiary hazard of Class 7. For munitions 

packaged as prescribed and transported with the subsidiary hazard of ‘‘Radioactive material, excepted package—articles manufactured from depleted uranium,’’ alternate radiation levels, markings, and sheathing is authorized.

5 2 

SP9694 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of chlorine in MC 331 cargo 

tanks equipped with angle valves and pressure relief valves not 

presently authorized by the HMR.

5 2 

SP9965 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes marking and shipment by motor vehicle of electrical 

transformers and/or capacitors containing bulk quantities of polychlorinated biphenyl contaminated oil as non-bulk packagings.

1 2 

SP9985 ............. Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a DOT specification 4L cylinder for transportation in commerce of carbon dioxide, 

refrigerated liquid and provides for the filling and discharging of a 

DOT specification 4L cylinder without removal from the vehicle.

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SP10043 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of inner packagings having a maximum capacity of 

five gallons, in non-DOT specification polyethylene bins of 30 

cubic-foot capacity or UN31H1 intermediate bulk Containers 

(IBCs) for transportation in commerce of the residue of certain 

hazardous wastes classed as Class or Division 3, 5.1, 6.1, 8, or 9.

1 3 

SP10045 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes highway transportation and temporary storage incident to 

transportation of non-fissile or fissile-exempt radioactive materials 

packages when their combined transport indices exceed 50 or the 

separation distance criteria cannot be met.

1 3 

SP10247 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain small quantities of 

Divisions 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 6.1.

1 3 

SP10266 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 3 and Division 2.1 hazardous materials in non-DOT specification containers.1 2 

SP10427 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1D detonating cord, Division 1.3C rocket motors and Division 1.4C power 

device cartridges with Division 2.2 compressed gases, Division 

2.3 (PIH-Zone A) liquefied gases, Class 3 flammable liquids, Division 6.1 (PIH-Zone A) poisonous liquids, Class 8 corrosive liquids, and Class 9 lithium batteries together in the same motor vehicle.

1 2 

SP10442 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain unapproved Division 1.1A, 1.1D and 1.3C waste explosive substances on the 

same motor vehicle with waste Division 4.1 flammable solids.

11 2 

SP10458 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of DOT specification 111A100W2 tank car tanks 

loaded with certain sulfuric acids or sulfur dioxide, to remain attached to transfer connections when the unloading process is discontinued.

1 5 

SP10497 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification stainless steel tanks containing dinitrogen tetroxide.1 3 

SP10656 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes one-way transportation in commerce by highway or rail 

of shipments of radioactive scrap metal and related metal recycled materials.

1 3 

SP10695 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of ethylene oxide packaged 

in aluminum cartridges within a UN4G fiberboard box. For domestic transportation only, this SP also authorizes packages to be 

transported with a flammable gas (Division 2.1) label instead of 

both poison gas (Division 2.3) and flammable gas labels.

2 2 

SP10753 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification packages for transportation of aluminum phosphide in privately owned pest control vehicles without placards.1 3 

SP10814 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of certain packagings for use in the transportation of sulfur hexafluoride.3 3 

SP10832 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain scrap airbag inflators, seat belt pretensioners and/or airbag modules classed as Division 1.3C.1 3 

SP10904 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes use of a classification test method for the determination 

of skin corrosivity as an alternative to a procedure specified in the 

HMR.

1 3 

SP10921 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain flammable liquids, 

which are packaged in combination packagings that are not subject to the HMR.

3 2 

SP10949 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of lab pack quantities of 

cyanides on the same motor vehicle with non-lab packed acidic 

materials not to exceed 55 gallons per packaging.

6 5 

SP10993 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain liquid fuels in nonDOT specification portable rubber containers of up to 500 gallon 

capacity by helicopter within and to only remote areas of the 

United States.

1 2 

SP10996 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain rocket motors and 

reloadable rocket motor kits as Division 1.4C articles, explosive, 

n.o.s., when shipped in prescribed quantities and packagings. Exempts shippers from the § 172.101 Table, in that explosive articles with propellant charges in excess of 62.5 grams must be 

classed as Division 1.3C.

49 2 

SP11020 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes tank cars containing chlorine, Division 2.3, to remain 

standing with unloading connections attached when no product is 

being transferred, provided a minimum level of monitoring is 

maintained.

2 5 

SP11031 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of non-DOT specification bulk packagings to be used for transportation in commerce of NA3082, UN3266.1 2 


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SP11107 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.4 explosive devices which have not been examined and approved to be 

shipped as Division 1.1 devices.

1 3 

SP11180 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of metal tubing which contains certain hazardous materials and exempts the metal tubing 

from the packaging, marking, labeling, and placarding requirements of the HMR.

1 2 

SP11185 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of solid regulated medical 

waste in a non-DOT specification packaging consisting of a bulk 

outer packaging and non-bulk inner packagings.

1 3 

SP11227 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain oil and gas well 

tools classed as Division 1.4C cartridges, power devices in specially designed motor vehicles and offshore tool pallets.

2 3 

SP11230 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1B and 

1.4B non-electric detonator assemblies without packagings in the 

same motor vehicle with Division 1.1D and/or 1.5D explosives 

and/or Division 5.1 oxidizers when those detonator assemblies 

are placed within partitioned IME Safety Library Publication No. 

22 containers or certain described compartments.

2 5 

SP11265 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of ethylene oxide packaged 

in aluminum cartridges within a UN 4G fiberboard box with a Division 2.1 label instead of both Division 2.3 and 2.1 labels.

2 2 

SP11274 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of fire extinguishers in privately owned and military owned vehicles on cargo vessels, as 

not subject to the requirements of the HRM for documentation, 

marking, and that each fire extinguisher must be shipped as an 

inner packaging.

1 2 

SP11286 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of small quantities of hazardous materials which are not authorized under § 173.4, specifically Division 2.3 materials.2 3 

SP11294 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain lab pack quantities 

of hazardous materials with other materials in lab packs, with partial relief from certain segregation requirements.

1 5 

SP11329 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of aluminum phosphide, aluminum phosphide pesticides and magnesium phosphide in specially designed packages, by private motor vehicles without placards.3 3 

SP11348 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of Ammonium perrhenate 

(solid), classed as Division 5.1 under the proper shipping name 

oxidizing solid, n.o.s., UN1479 instead of classifying it as a Class 

7 material.

1 2 

SP11406 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes one-way transportation in commerce by highway or rail 

of shipments of liquid or solid waste that has low levels of radiation.

1 3 

SP11432 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.4 igniters packed with certain Division 1.4 detonators. These materials 

may be shipped on the same motor vehicle, cargo vessel or 

cargo aircraft with Class 1 jet perforating guns, detonating cords, 

commercial shaped charges or power device cartridges, subject 

to certain packaging and safety measures.

2 2 

SP11434 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes tank cars containing certain Class 3 and 6.1 hazardous 

materials to remain standing with unloading connections attached 

when no product is being transferred, provided that a minimal 

level of monitoring, as specified, is maintained.

1 3 

SP11440 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 6.1 materials which are toxic by inhalation in polyethylene drums or composite packagings which are stacked on a transport vehicle.1 3 

SP11481 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, mark, and sale of certain shock absorbers 

and struts containing a non-flammable gas, for transportation in 

commerce as accumulators.

1 5 

SP11489 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain unapproved or unidentified as approved, air bag inflators or air bag modules or seat 

belt pretensioners as Division 1.4C explosives articles.

7 2 

SP11502 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce, by highway, of hazardous 

materials prepared in accordance with 171.23 and the ICAO 

Technical Instructions, regardless of whether any part of the 

transportation is by aircraft.

2 2 

SP11513 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain forbidden Division 

1.1A explosive substances, unapproved Division 1.1C waste explosive substances and unapproved Division 1.2G explosives articles with packaging and operational controls.

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SP11583 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes, in the State of Alaska, transportation in commerce, of 

Class/Division 2.1, 2.2, 3, combustible liquids, 6.1 PG II and III, 8 

and/or 9 materials in mixed trains (cargo and passenger) trains.

1 3 

SP11629 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain forbidden Division 

1.2G, 1.3G and 1.4G explosive articles which will likely cause a 

dangerous evolution of heat, or flammable gases from moisture 

exposure due to damage, improper storage or packaging failures.

1 2 

SP11634 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce, by motor vehicle, of materials classed as ORM–D consumer commodities without inner 

packagings having to be packed, secured and cushioned within 

the outer packaging as required by the HMR, subject to certain 

conditions and limitations.

1 2 

SP11646 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes discharge of certain Class 3, Division 6.1 and Class 8 

and Class 9 liquids from a DOT specification drum without removing the drum from the vehicle on which it is transported.

7 3 

SP11693 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of fish meal treated with 

NATUROX(TM) or NATUROX(TM) premium liquid antioxidant instead of ethoxyquin as required by § 173.218(c).

1 2 

SP11771 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes the offering of tank cars, containing Class 3 materials 

and combustible liquids, with no inspection of the top fittings and 

appurtenances and the unloading of these materials without 

opening and blocking the manway cover.

1 3 

SP11789 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes tank cars, containing butyl acrylates, stabilized, 

butadienes, stabilized, or styrene monomer, stabilized, to remain 

standing with unloading connections attached when no product is 

being transferred, provided that a minimal level of monitoring, as 

specified is maintained.

2 3 

SP11804 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a safety kit containing not 

more than two highway fusees, with burning time not exceeding 

15 minutes each, a tire inflator aerosol and a fire extinguisher as 

a consumer commodity.

1 2 

SP11809 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of consumer commodities or 

waste consumer commodities from more than one offeror (e.g., 

manufacturer, distribution center, or retail outlet) to a ‘‘designated 

facility’’ as defined in § 171.8.

6 4 

SP11818 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of non-DOT specification 

containers that are installed in spacecraft or components of 

spacecraft and overpacked in a wood or metal box containing 

certain hazardous materials.

12 3 

SP11834 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 3 adhesives 

with Division 5.2 liquid organic peroxides as part of a two-component adhesive mixing apparatus, subject to certain prescribed 

packaging and special provisions.

1 2 

SP11839 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes attendants of a cargo tank loading facility to remain in a 

warming shack during loading operations which is not within the 

required 25 feet from the cargo tank.

1 3 

SP11900 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of small quantities of a wood 

preservative containing methyl isothiocyanate, a Division 6.1, 

Packing Group I, Hazard Zone B material, to be shipped in accordance with the small quantity exceptions under § 173.4.

1 2 

SP11967 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes tank cars, containing various Class 3, 8, and 9 hazardous materials, to remain standing with unloading connections 

attached when no product is being transferred, provided that a 

minimal level of monitoring, as specified, is maintained.

2 3 

SP12046 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of laboratory reagent chemicals packaged in lab packs to facilitate relocation of laboratory facilities.4 2 

SP12065 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of Class 3 flammable liquids 

with flash points determined by an apparatus for flash point testing not currently authorized in § 173.120(c)..

Flash points of volatile organic liquids may as an alternative be determined by means of a Grabner MiniFlash Flashpoint Analyzer.

6 2 

SP12102 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain unapproved Class 

1 explosive materials desensitized by wetting with water, alcohol 

or other suitable diluent so as to eliminate their explosive properties.

47 3 

SP12118 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cryogenic gas system consisting of DOT specification 4L 

cylinders and non-DOT specification pressure vessels for transportation in commerce of argon, nitrogen and oxygen, refrigerated 

liquid.

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SP12240 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of propane, Division 2.1, in 

DOT specification cylinders aboard passenger-carrying aircraft, 

when other means of transportation are impractical or not available.

1 2 

SP12241 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain wetted metal catalyst classed as Division 4.2 material in bulk containers.1 3 

SP12325 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes tank cars containing hazardous materials to remain 

standing with unloading connections attached, provided that a 

minimum level of monitoring is maintained and that specially designed hoses, capable of preventing a catastrophic uncontrolled 

release of product, are utilized.

16 5 

SP12358 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes shipments of lighters to be transported in commerce 

from the U.S. to a facility in Canada, without marking the SP 

number on shipping papers and packagings, or applying labels, 

as required by the HMR.

1 2 

SP12379 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes certain unloading attachments to remain attached to tank 

cars when no unloading of phosphoric acid is being conducted.

1 5 

SP12396 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of low production lithium 

metal batteries packed with equipment containing certain nonDOT specification cylinders filled with compressed nitrogen gas.

1 2 

SP12412 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes discharge of liquid hazardous materials from certain UN 

intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and DOT specification 57 

portable tanks without removing them from the vehicle on which 

they are transported.

204 2 

SP12443 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes tank cars, containing certain hazardous materials to remain standing with unloading connections attached when no 

product is being transferred, provided that a minimal level of monitoring is maintained.

35 5 

SP12622 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials from one facility to another as not subject to the shipping 

paper and placarding requirements in part 172.

1 2 

SP12661 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes the return shipment by motor vehicle of hazardous materials that have been accepted for transportation, transported, and 

subsequently determined to be non-compliant with the HMR.

1 4 

SP12744 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of electric storage batteries 

together with materials of trade (MOTs) and a cesium-containing 

apparatus in the same motor vehicle as not subject to the requirements of the HMR.

2 2 

SP12753 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of dichlorosilane in certain 

DOT specification seamless steel cylinders that have a water capacity exceeding 1000 pounds.

1 2 

SP13002 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of compressed nitrogen gas 

in accumulators that are an integral part of a launcher assembly.

1 3 

SP13034 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.4 explosives (cap type small arms primers) in non-DOT specification 

packagings in company owned and operated vehicles between 

manufacturing facilities without labels or markings.

3 3 

SP13078 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.2 gases 

in approximately 198 DOT Class 112 and 114 tank cars without 

the use of head shields or thermal protection.

1 2 

SP13102 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification packagings, described as actuators, charged with limited 

quantities of various hazardous materials. The actuators are 

transported separately or as part of a valve assembly.

6 2 

SP13179 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of approved cigarette lighters 

which have been removed from their inner packaging and are 

being sent for disposal.

55 5 

SP13181 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of high voltage accelerators for transportation in commerce of sulfur hexafluoride.1 3 

SP13187 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification packaging described as a radiation detection survey 

meter containing a plastic ionization chamber for transportation in 

commerce of certain Division 2.2 materials.

1 3 

SP13235 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a DOT specification 4L 

cylinder containing certain refrigerated liquids which may be filled 

and discharged without removal from the motor vehicle.

13 3 

SP13246 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of cigarette lighters in certain 

non-UN Standard outer packagings.

1 5 

SP13262 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain cesium devices in 

alternative packagings and is exempt from labeling and 

placarding requirements.

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SP13301 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials for a distance of approximately 400 feet, not subject to the 

shipping paper, marking and labeling requirements in part 172.

1 2 

SP13322 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce for disposal purposes of certain Class 1 waste hazardous materials in non-bulk packagings, 

by private vehicle in a specially designed bomb-disposal trailer as 

the outer packaging.

1 4 

SP13350 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of spacecraft auxiliary power 

units containing the residue of hydrazine, anhydrous.

3 3 

SP13355 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of specially designed combination packagings for transportation in commerce of 

certain hazardous materials without hazard labels or placards.

1 3 

SP13426 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification containers (metal, single trip, inside containers, described 

as hermetically sealed electron tube radiation sensors) for transportation in commerce of Division 2.2 materials (argon, compressed).

1 3 

SP13487 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes one-time, one-way transportation in commerce of certain 

infectious materials in special packagings transported by a contract carrier.

1 2 

SP13546 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials along a public road of not more than 50 yards without shipping papers, marking, labeling, and emergency response information on the transport vehicle.1 3 

SP13577 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a Division 2.2 material as 

a limited quantity in certain non-DOT specification inside metal 

containers conforming with all requirements applicable to a DOT 

specification 2Q inner non-refillable metal receptacle, except as 

specified.

1 3 

SP13963 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a specially designed device containing Class 7 radioactive materials. The device is a reactor head package to be used to transport commercial nuclear power plants reactor vessel heads with or without the 

control rod drive mechanisms attached.

1 3 

SP13976 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain UN Standard combination packages which contain limited quantities of a wood preserver containing methyl isothiocyanate, a Division 6.1, Packing 

Group I, Hazard Zone B material, in utility vehicles that are not 

placarded.

1 2 

SP14183 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification packagings described as hermetically sealed electron 

tube radiation sensors for use in the transportation in commerce 

of Division 2.2 and Division 2.1 materials.

1 3 

SP14187 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a certain space satellite 

assembly containing non-DOT specification pressure vessels 

pressurized with compressed hydrogen, which is a component 

part of a nickel-hydrogen battery.

1 3 

SP14188 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-refillable, 

non-DOT specification inside metal container conforming with all 

regulations applicable to a DOT specification 2Q, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP14205 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification, non-refillable plastic aerosol container of not more than 

30 fluid ounces containing a Division 2.2 material consisting of a 

non-toxic propellant gas and a non-hazardous material.

1 3 

SP14227 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification metal refueling tanks containing certain Class 3 liquids. 

The Class 3 liquids will be discharged from the refueling tanks 

without removing the refueling tanks from the vehicle on which 

they are transported.

1 3 

SP14236 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification, non-refillable, inside container conforming to all regulations applicable to a DOT specification 2Q, except as specified, 

for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 material.

1 3 

SP14249 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes shipment of Division 1.4S waste shotshell cartridges in 

non-DOT specification bulk containers for disposal.

1 2 

SP14267 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of fissile uranium contaminated equipment containing up to 252 grams of uranium-235 to 

be transported in US DOT 7A, type A packaging.

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SP14274 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

cylinders as part of a portable emission measurement system that 

releases a controlled amount of certain Division 2.1 and Division 

2.2 materials during transportation under certain specified terms 

and conditions.

2 2 

SP14281 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain scrap airbag inflators, seat belt pretensioners and/or airbag modules classed as Division 1.3C, subject to certain packaging and special provisions.2 2 

SP14282 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain detonators, detonator assemblies, detonators for ammunition, detonating fuses 

and igniting fuses on the same motor vehicle with any other Class 

1 explosives when they are in separate and isolated (i.e. not adjacent) cargo-carrying compartments powered by the same tractor.

36 3 

SP14283 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of non-DOT specification 

bulk packages containing uranium mill tailings and debris with low 

levels of radioactivity between specified processing facilities and a 

specified DOE owned disposal facility. Alternative requirements 

for hazard communication and packaging are authorized.

5 3 

SP14287 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes one-time transportation, for source disposal purposes 

only, of certain portable nuclear gauges.

3 3 

SP14315 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification metal refueling tanks containing certain Class 3 liquids. 

The Class 3 liquids will be discharged from the refueling tanks 

without removing the refueling tanks from the vehicle on which 

they are transported.

1 3 

SP14329 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes one-time transportation, for source disposal purposes 

only, of certain portable nuclear gauges.

2 3 

SP14373 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain compressed gas 

fueled and liquid-fueled cigarette lighters in checked baggage of 

passenger aircraft when packaged in a rigid, vapor-tight non-DOT 

specification solid plastic packaging that prevents any movement 

of the lighter during transport.

1 3 

SP14375 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1A explosives in a solution of ethanol and water when transported in a 

specially designed packaging configuration by motor vehicle.

1 2 

SP14385 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of placarded railroad tank 

cars containing hazardous materials that are transiting the International Bridge from Mexico to Laredo, TX prior to the mandated 

safety inspections.

2 2 

SP14388 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain desensitized explosives in bulk by motor vehicle.2 2 

SP14395 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a Division 6.1 liquid soil 

fumigant in a non-DOT specification bulk packaging mounted on 

a farm tractor or wagon.

2 2 

SP14414 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes one-way transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials (articles, explosive, n.o.s., 1.3L, UN0356, and 

lithium batteries, 9, UN3090) for a certain launch vehicle.

1 2 

SP14415 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain gas and liquid 

fueled lighters in checked baggage of passenger aircraft when 

packaged in a rigid, vapor-tight non-DOT specification solid plastic box that will prevent any movement of the lighter during transport.

1 3 

SP14422 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of 4 ounces or less of ethyl 

chloride packaged in a DOT–2P or DOT–2Q container, as a consumer commodity.

2 3 

SP14424 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a DOT specification 4L 

cylinder containing carbon dioxide, refrigerated liquid which may 

be filled and discharged without removal from the motor vehicle.

2 2 

SP14436 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of hazardous materials that 

are toxic by inhalation by rail without meeting the requirements of 

§ 174.14 for expedited shipments.

1 2 

SP14452 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of dried biomeal, solid, in 

non-DOT specification sift-proof roll-on/roll-off bulk bins.

2 2 

SP14455 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes the one-time, one-way transportation in commerce of 

steam generators and steam generator sections that have been 

removed from service in commercial nuclear power plants, and 

contain Class 7 radioactive material, to be classified as surface 

contaminated objects (SCO–II) and transported as non-specification packages from a licensed shipping facility to a licensed receiving facility.

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SP14460 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of non-DOT specification 

permeation devices with a maximum volume of 6cc containing anhydrous ammonia without shipping papers, labeling and 

placarding.

1 2 

SP14494 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of cylinders that are marked 

with obsolete proper shipping descriptions to allow for their return.

20 3 

SP14500 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a DOT specification 4L 

cylinder containing oxygen, refrigerated liquid, which may be filled 

and discharged without removal from the motor vehicle.

1 2 

SP14518 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of primers, cap type, 

UN0044 in non-DOT specification packaging when transported by 

private carrier for a distance of 10 miles or less.

3 2 

SP14530 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a PG III flammable liquid 

in alternative packaging (a neutron scatter camera) by motor vehicle and cargo vessel.

1 2 

SP14547 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes one-way transportation in commerce of scrap/waste cartridges, small arms, blank in a non-DOT specification bulk container by motor vehicle.1 2 

SP14551 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes surface transportation in commerce of certain explosives 

as dangerous good in apparatus, UN3363 instead of the EX classification of cartridge, power device, UN0323.

1 2 

SP14599 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of packages of non-hazardous material identified as ‘‘biological substance, Category B’’, 

for purposes of shipping and packaging drills conducted to evaluate bioterrorism, chemical terrorism and pandemic influenza preparedness.

1 2 

SP14600 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of up to 5,000 lighters per 

motor vehicle not subject to the requirements of subparts C 

through H of Part 172 and part 177 in its entirety.

2 2 

SP14640 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of packages containing very 

small quantities of certain PG I hazardous materials, identified as 

analytical standards, that are not authorized for transportation 

aboard passenger-carrying aircraft under the excepted quantity 

provisions of § 173.4a.

1 3 

SP14649 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.4C and 

1.4S small arms ammunition in non-DOT specification rugged 

steel containers by motor vehicle exclusively between company 

facilities.

1 2 

SP14657 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of specified radioactive materials in designated DOT specification 6M and 20WC–1 packagings on or after October 1, 2008, in order to allow a transition 

period to performance oriented package use.

1 2 

SP14691 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes the return shipment by motor vehicle of hazardous materials that have been accepted for transportation, transported and 

subsequently determined to be non-compliant with the HMR.

1 4 

SP14718 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a DOT specification cylinder conforming in all respects to DOT specification 39, 

except for a procedure in completing the marking requirement, for 

the transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP14722 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of a non-DOT 

specification packaging described as a hermetically-sealed electron tube device for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP14728 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of specified radioactive materials in a designated DOT specification 20WC–5 packaging after 

October 1, 2008, in order to allow a transition period to performance oriented package use.

3 3 

SP14732 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of reconditioned (used) refrigerating machines containing a group A1 refrigerant by motor 

vehicle.

1 2 

SP14768 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation of certain materials (infectious substances 

and biological substances) in alternative packaging (freezers) 

transported in motor vehicles.

1 2 

SP14772 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of specified type B and/or 

fissile quantities of radioactive materials in designated U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) authorized packages, after 

October 1, 2008, in order to allow a transition period to performance oriented package use.

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SP14789 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1B and 

1.4B detonator assemblies with any other Class 1 explosives in 

the same motor vehicle provided they are packaged in separate 

and isolated cargo-carrying compartments.

1 3 

SP14801 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials as materials of trade when transported by a dedicated contract carrier and they comply with all the provisions of § 173.6.1 2 

SP14814 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.2 compressed gases in non-DOT specification cylinders to support an 

International Space Station project.

1 2 

SP14823 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes the return shipment by motor vehicle of hazardous materials that have been accepted for transportation, transported, and 

subsequently determined to be non-compliant with the HMR.

1 4 

SP14848 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain DOT specification 

cylinders as part of a portable emission measurement system, 

that release a controlled amount of certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 

materials without removing the cylinder from the vehicle on which 

it is transported.

1 2 

SP14865 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of liquefied petroleum gas in 

a specially designed vault when transported by railroad in Alaska.

1 3 

SP14909 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of cylinders of compressed 

oxygen solely and specifically intended for human health care and 

veterinary services only, when no other practical means of transportation exist, without their outer packaging being capable of 

passing the Flame Penetration and Resistance Test and the 

Thermal Resistance Test.

1 3 

SP14915 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of UN1992, flammable liquid, 

n.o.s., PG III and UN1219, isopropanol, PG II across a public 

road, from one part of a plant to another, as essentially not subject to parts 172 and 173.

3 2 

SP14933 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 6.2 infectious substances and biological substances in special packagings 

in a dedicated truck by highway.

1 2 

SP14957 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of approximately 80,000 

packages under the terms of § 173.4 with alternative marking to 

deplete carton stock.

1 3 

SP14967 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes one-time transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials to a new site approximately 5 miles away as exempt from certain requirements of the HMR provided alternative 

packaging and operational controls are met as specified.

1 2 

SP14969 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes one-way transportation in commerce of certain Category 

A infectious substances in special packagings in a dedicated 

truck by highway via pre-determined routes.

1 2 

SP14974 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of lead batteries from more 

than one shipper without voiding the exception in § 173.159(e). 

1 4 

SP15001 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of cylinders transported by 

private or contract motor carrier with alternative marking and shipping paper documentation.

1 2 

SP15059 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of helium, Division 2.2 in 

non-DOT specification packaging.

2 3 

SP15071 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a cartridge, power device 

and air, compressed, article, n.o.s. (cartridges, power device installed on equipment and non-flammable, compressed gas) and 

helium, compressed in non-DOT specification cylinders.

1 3 

SP15097 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes one-way transportation in commerce of certain unapproved toy caps or fireworks for testing.1 2 

SP15130 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations attached to or suspended from an aircraft, in remote areas of the 

U.S. only, without being subject to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and certain loading and stowage requirements.

1 3 

SP15131 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of DOT specification 

113A90W tank cars for transportation in commerce of certain 

non-flammable cryogenic liquids.

1 2 

SP15161 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of lead batteries from more 

than one shipper without voiding the exception in § 173.159(e).

21 4 

SP15166 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations attached to or suspended from an aircraft, in remote areas of the 

U.S. only, without being subject to quantity limitations.

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SP15198 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of residues of titanium tetrachloride contained in disassembled process equipment in nonDOT specification packaging across public roads of not more than 

seven tenths of a mile, from one part of a plant to another, without shipping papers, marking, labeling, and placarding.

1 2 

SP15206 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of electric double layer capacitors with an energy storable capacity of not more than 10Wh, 

and the capacitors installed in equipment, in certain packagings, 

without being subject to the HMR.

3 5 

SP15250 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes the Department of Energy to examine, class, and approve new explosives that are tested to a newer revision of the 

Department of Defense Ammunition and Explosive Hazard Classification Procedures (TB 700–2) that has not been incorporated by 

reference.

2 2 

SP15257 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation of certain hazardous materials, a short 

distance from one facility to another, in intermediate bulk containers (IBC) not otherwise authorized.

1 3 

SP15279 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes one-time transportation in commerce of Division 6.2 materials in special packaging transported by a contract carrier for 

short distances by motor vehicle (less than 2 miles).

1 2 

SP15351 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of packages of thermometers containing certain Division 2.1 material as excepted quantities by aircraft.1 2 

SP15364 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes one-way transportation in commerce of Division 1.4G 

fireworks in non-DOT specification fiberboard non-bulk outer 

packagings whentransported by private motor carrier or contract 

motor carrier.

1 3 

SP15368 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of flammable liquid, n.o.s., 

containing methanol in soil samples as ‘‘Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities’’ when transported and packaged in accordance with § 173.4a and as specified.

1 2 

SP15386 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes one-time, one-way transportation in commerce of five (5) 

5-gallon buckets containing wetted waste primers and three (3) 5- 

gallon buckets containing wetted waste propellant by a contract 

carrier for disposal without an EX approval.

1 2 

SP15425 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a certain family of hydrazine compounds with primary hazard classes of Class 8 and Division 6.1 on the same motor vehicle without regard to segregation 

requirements.

1 3 

SP15446 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of organic peroxides with 

hazard warning labels that were authorized prior to the HM–215I 

(PHMSA–2006–25476) compliance date of January 1, 2011.

1 3 

SP15448 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 materials 

under an Interim Hazard Classification (IHC).

1 2 

SP15452 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of oxygen in certain DOT 

specification 39 cylinders that have their pressure relief devices 

set to an alternative burst pressure range.

1 3 

SP15471 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of spacecraft subsystem fuel 

propellant tanks containing the residue of hydrazine, anhydrous 

which does not meet the requirements of § 173.172.

1 2 

SP15516 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain waste hazardous 

materials between plants for less than one half mile by private 

motor vehicle without shipping paper documentation.

1 2 

SP15577 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.4S small 

arms cartridges in non-DOT specification bulk packagings without 

labels and markings for a distance not to exceed 200 yards by 

motor vehicle on a public road, subject to certain limitations and 

requirements.

1 2 

SP15580 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes movement of freight trains utilizing a ‘‘light locomotive 

consist’’ of two helper locomotives attached to the rear end of a 

stalled train without positioning buffer cars separating these locomotives from the rear placarded hazardous materials cars in the 

train.

1 2 

SP15599 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of hydrogen storage systems for use in fuel cells for a period of not more than 1 

year. The hydrogen storage systems utilize non-DOT specification 

cylinders containing hydrogen absorbed in metal hydride.

1 2 

SP15620 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce by motor vehicle of approximately 36,000 non-DOT specification containers filled with 

1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane. This SP will not be renewed.

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SP15655 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain waste pyrotechnic 

material that has not been approved under 49 CFR 173.56(b) by 

motor vehicle.

1 3 

SP15666 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a specific product containing a marine pollutant (alcohol C–12—C–16 poly (1–6) 

ethoxylate), as not meeting the § 171.8 definition of a marine pollutant.

1 2 

SP15689 ........... Operational Highway/ 

Rail/Shipper/Other.

Authorizes discharge of a Division 2.1 material from an authorized 

DOT specification cylinder without removing the cylinder from the 

vehicle on which it is transported.

1 3 

Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/IBCs 

SP4354 ............. Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of methyl chloroformate in 

UN Standard 1H1 drums and 6HA1 composite packagings which 

do not meet the overpack requirements of § 173.226(b).

1 3 

SP5112 ............. Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Class 1 explosives 

(nitroglycerin, desensitized UN0143) in a specially designed container. The prescribed packaging is a specially designed kettle 

drum type aluminum container permanently mounted on a specially designed strong aluminum base.

1 3 

SP6299 ............. Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification portable tanks conforming with all regulations applicable 

to a DOT specification MC 338 cargo tank motor vehicle, except 

as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous 

materials.

1 3 

SP6971 ............. Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes a gross mass of the completed packaging exceeding the 

29 kg gross weight limit specified in § 173.4 for transportation in 

commerce of packages containing small quantities of hazardous 

materials, identified as analytical standards.

1 3 

SP8215 ............. Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.3 

and 1.4 explosives, Division 4.1 flammable solids and ORM–D 

materials in non-DOT specification packagings without labels and 

EX-number markings for a distance not to exceed 7/10 mile by 

cargo motor vehicle or rail freight.

1 3 

SP8445 ............. Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes the transportation by private or contract motor carrier of 

certain shipments of various liquid or solid hazardous substances 

and hazardous wastes packed in inside plastic, glass, earthenware or metal containers, not exceeding one-gallon capacity, 

overpacked in a UN specification 1A2 or 1B2 metal drum, a UN 

1G fiber drum or a UN1H2 plastic drum, not exceeding 220 liters 

(55-gallon) nominal capacity only for the purposes of disposal, repacking or re-processing.

43 2 

SP8451 ............. Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of not more than 25 grams 

of solid explosive or pyrotechnic material, including waste-containing explosives that have an energy density not significantly 

greater than that of pentaerythritol tetranitrate, classed as Division 

1.4E, when packed in a special shipping container.

175 2 

SP8472 ............. Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes use of non-DOT specification containers to transport 

Argon, compressed. The prescribed packaging is a non-DOT 

specification, metal, single trip, inside container, described as a 

detector or ionization chamber, having a design (operating) pressure of 300 psig and an 85 cubic inch maximum water capacity. 

The detector assemblies must be shipped in a suitably suspended and cushioned strong outside container.

1 2 

SP8748 ............. Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of boron trifluoride, Division 

2.3, in a non-DOT specification metal pressure envelope contained in a radiation detection system. The prescribed packaging 

is a radiation detection system having a non-DOT specification 

metal pressure envelope with welded or soldered joints, and 

brazed ceramic to metal insulator feed-through assemblies.

1 2 

SP9672 ............. Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 4.2 and 

Division 4.3 materials in an MC 330 or MC 331 cargo tank with a 

filling/discharge opening that does not have a remote self-closing 

internal valve.

1 3 

SP9722 ............. Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of UN1H1 plastic 

drums to be used for transportation in commerce of nitric acid 

with not more than 40% nitric acid.

2 3 

SP10048 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes use of a UN 1A2 drum with inside non-DOT specification 

metal containers for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

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SP10501 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes repair and reuse of a certain UN13L2 flexible intermediate bulk container (IBC) for transportation in commerce of 

certain solid hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP10529 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of certain non-DOT 

specification packagings. The prescribed packagings are metal, 

single trip, inside containers, described as hermetically sealed 

electron tube radiation sensors containing certain Division 2.1 and 

2.2 gases.

1 2 

SP10880 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes the transportation in commerce of ammonium nitrate-fuel 

oil mixture (ANFO), Division 1.5, in reusable, flexible intermediate 

bulk containers (IBCs) type UN 13H3 or UN 13H4 conforming to 

subpart N and O of part 178.

11 2 

SP10984 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of specially designed UN 

1A1 steel drums for the shipment of dichlorosilane, subject to certain limitations and requirements.

2 2 

SP11077 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 6.1 materials, as well as nitric acid, in a limited number of UN1A1 and 

DOT 42B drums which do not meet all requirements of 

§§ 173.226 and 173.227.

3 3 

SP11156 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of NA0331, UN1942 and 

UN0331 in non-DOT specification multi-wall plastic-lined paper 

bags.

57 2 

SP11167 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification double containment packaging for transportation in commerce of various hazardous materials.1 2 

SP11215 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials, contained in a solid fuel rocket. The SP covers launch operations and non-launch operations associated with vehicle deployment with or without a spacecraft.1 2 

SP11220 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes the refilling and reuse of certain packagings, containing 

liquid hazardous materials authorized by § 172.101 and part 173 

to be shipped in composite packagings with a steel outer packaging, which have not been subjected to the leakproofness test in 

accordance with § 173.28(b)(2).

4 3 

SP11401 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain cesium devices in 

alternative packaging with no hazard labels.

10 2 

SP11443 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain organic peroxides, 

Division 5.2, in UN 31A intermediate bulk containers (IBCs).

2 2 

SP11606 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification steel drums and certain UN1A1 and UN1A2 steel drums 

without the marking of the symbol of the manufacturer and the initials ‘‘USA’’ to be shipped without leakproofness testing.

4 2 

SP11624 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce by motor vehicle, rail freight 

and cargo vessel of certain waste paints and paint related materials, Class 3, in metal or plastic pails, packed in cubic yard 

boxes, dump trailers, and roll-off containers.

114 2 

SP11647 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3AA cylinder, without billets being inspected 

after parting as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

2 3 

SP11670 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials in a non-DOT specification cylinder used for oil well sampling.1 2 

SP11753 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce by motor vehicle of certain 

UN1H1 drums containing ammonia solutions placed within temperature-controlled vehicles.

2 2 

SP11779 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of gasoline in non-bulk polyethylene jerricans, to remote areas in support of log-cutting operations. The jerricans are loaded on external cargo racks of helicopters.1 2 

SP11883 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification volumetric meter provers, manufactured from steel, have 

capacities ranging from 100 gallons to 1,500 gallons, and mounted on motor vehicles for transportation in commerce of certain 

Class 3 materials.

1 2 

SP11892 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of certain DOT 

specification 51 steel portable tanks manufactured in accordance 

with Section VIII, Division 2 of the ASME Code instead of Division 

1. The portable tanks, mounted in ISO frames, are authorized for 

transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials.

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SP11924 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of UN13H3 or 

UN13H4 flexible intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), UN11HG2W 

Composite IBCs, and UN6HH1 composite packagings for use as 

the outer packaging for lab pack applications.

2 2 

SP11932 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes motor vehicle transportation in commerce of oxygen generators in non-DOT specification packaging when installed in deployment modules and personal service units.3 2 

SP11947 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of multiple non-DOT 

specification containers, manifolded together within a frame and 

securely mounted on a truck chassis, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP11953 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming to a DOT specification 4BW, except 

for the maximum water capacity.

1 3 

SP12162 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification cylinders containing Division 2.2 materials for use by the 

U.S. Department of Defense.

1 2 

SP12195 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of metal intermediate bulk containers meeting UN design Type 31A as prescribed in part 178, except for minimum thickness requirements, 

for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP12268 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of the residue of certain 

Class 8 materials in non-DOT specification stainless steel tanks 

with capacities of 30, 75, or 105 gallons.

1 2 

SP12338 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification cylinders described as high pressure purifiers containing a 

Division 4.2 material.

1 3 

SP12340 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes use of certain UN3H1 jerricans, containing ammonia solutions, which exceed the vapor pressure requirements.1 2 

SP12402 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 3BN cylinder except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

2 3 

SP12440 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-DOT specification cylinder conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT–3AL specification cylinder, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP12475 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce certain hazardous materials 

in certain UN1A1 drums and the reuse of those UN1A1 drums 

without leakproofness testing.

1 2 

SP12481 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification packagings, described as actuators, charged with limited 

quantities of various hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP12609 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation of a caustic alkali liquid (decontamination 

solution) in packages filled prior to October 1, 1991 meeting the 

HMR in effect on September 30, 1991.

1 2 

SP12633 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of gasoline in a non-DOT 

specification, non-bulk packaging (drum) mounted in a heli-torch 

frame.

1 2 

SP12675 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes use of non-specification, reusable high-strength plastic or 

metal containers or other dedicated handling devices, for return 

transportation of airbag modules and seat-belt pretensioners from 

the assembly plant to the manufacturer.

1 4 

SP12688 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of nitric acid in drums that 

do not meet the minimum thickness requirements.

3 2 

SP12705 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of nitric acid in drums that 

do not meet the minimum thickness requirements.

1 2 

SP12748 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1B, 

1.1D, and 1.4D materials in non-DOT specification packaging for 

neutron radiography.

2 2 

SP12750 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of certain UN13H4 

woven plastic, coated and with liner flexible intermediate bulk 

containers (IBCs) for use as the outer packaging for lab pack applications in accordance with § 173.12(b)(2)(i).

1 2 

SP12817 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes the reuse of specification UN 1H1 non-removable head 

plastic drums for the transportation of certain Class 8 materials to 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) licensed treatment, storage or disposal facilities.

1 3 

SP12997 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes the transportation in commerce of a corrosive liquid, 

basic, inorganic, n.o.s. in a vented intermediate bulk container 

(IBC).

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SP12998 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of lab packs containing materials that are not waste materials.30 2 

SP13027 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of multiple non-UN 

Standard containers conforming with all regulations applicable to 

a UN31A intermediate bulk container, except as provided. The 

containers are manifolded together within a frame and securely 

mounted on a truck chassis.

1 3 

SP13052 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, mark, sale and use of UN11G intermediate 

bulk containers (IBCs) for transportation in commerce of waste 

paint and related materials.

1 2 

SP13057 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of steel tubing which has an 

inner core containing certain hazardous materials. The steel tubing is exempted from the packaging, marking, labeling and 

placarding requirements of the HMR.

1 3 

SP13083 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes the transportation in commerce of a self-heating solid 

material in UN13H2 or UN13H3 intermediate bulk containers 

(IBCs).

1 3 

SP13161 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of small quantities of certain 

hazardous materials in inner packages without cushioning or absorbent material around the inner packages, as not subject to the 

HMR when transported by highway and packaged in accordance 

with § 173.4 or transported by cargo aircraft and packaged in accordance with § 173.4a as specified.

1 3 

SP13211 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain nitroglycerin solutions in alcohol in UN4GV certified combination packages.1 2 

SP13275 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a Division 2.1 material in 

certain DOT specification 2Q non-refillable containers.

1 3 

SP13282 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a DOT specification 

UN1A1 steel drum or a UN1H1 plastic drum with a capacity of 55 

U.S. gallons containing hypochlorite solutions, which exceed the 

quantity limitations when shipped by air.

1 3 

SP13306 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain organic peroxide, 

type F, liquid in specially designed UN4G combination packages 

that contain inner packagings having closures that are not in the 

upright position.

1 3 

SP13321 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain infectious substances in specially designed, reusable textile bags.1 3 

SP13481 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of not more than 25 grams 

of liquid explosive substances that have an energy density not 

greater than pure nitroglycerin, classed as Division 1.4E when 

packed in a special shipping container.

13 2 

SP13552 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes the transportation in commerce of phosphorus, white dry 

or phosphorus, white, under water or phosphorus white, in solution, or phosphorus, yellow dry or phosphorus, yellow, under 

water or phosphorus, yellow, in solution in alternate packaging.

11 2 

SP13756 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of water-tight seamed steel 

tubing containing certain hazardous materials and exempts those 

steel-clad hazardous materials from the packaging, marking, labeling, and placarding requirements of the HMR.

1 3 

SP14152 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain dry metal catalyst 

in UN4G combination packages or UN4D wooden boxes with 

stainless steel inner receptacles.

1 3 

SP14155 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes the one-way transportation in commerce of Division 1.4G 

fireworks in non-DOT specification fiberboard or plastic non-bulk 

outer packagings when transported by private motor carrier.

1 2 

SP14189 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of the residue of certain 

paint and resin solutions for the purpose of cleaning in non-DOT 

specification bulk and non-bulk packagings.

1 3 

SP14204 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of bromine in a 10 gallon UN 

1N1 Monel drum that does not have a cap seal and is not overpacked in a UN 1A2 or UN 1H2 drum.

1 3 

SP14223 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain soap products in 

non-DOT specification, non-refillable plastic containers.

2 3 

SP14272 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of a non-DOT 

specification packaging described as a volumetric meter prover 

mounted on a trailer for transportation in commerce of liquefied 

petroleum gas residue vapors.

1 3 

SP14286 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane 

or refrigerant gas R 134a in a non-refillable, non-DOT specification inside metal container similar to a DOT 2Q container.

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SP14314 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes domestic transportation in commerce of certain Class 9 

seat belt pretensioners as not subject to the HMR when transported by motor vehicle or rail freight.

3 4 

SP14376 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes one-way transportation in commerce by motor vehicle of 

waste lighters containing a Division 2.1 flammable gas, not meeting the definition of a lighter in § 171.8, for disposal only.

1 2 

SP14418 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of water-reactive solids, 

powder in special packaging without being labeled or marked with 

the proper shipping name.

1 2 

SP14427 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification, non-refillable plastic aerosol containers filled with a Division 2.2 propellant gas and a non-hazardous material.1 3 

SP14441 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes the one-way transportation in commerce of Division 1.4G 

fireworks in non-DOT specification fiberboard non-bulk outer 

packagings when transported by private motor carrier.

1 2 

SP14475 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain packagings containing a consumer commodity, ORM–D, with closures that are 

not oriented in the upward direction.

1 2 

SP14485 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders described as radiation detector chambers for 

transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 gases.

1 2 

SP14488 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes one-way transportation in commerce of an influenza vaccine in a custom stainless steel batch reactor at a constant pressure of 1–5 psig by use of a cylinder feeding air into the reactor.1 3 

SP14493 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of non-DOT specification 

containers (heat pipes) containing anhydrous ammonia for use in 

specialty cooling applications such as satellites and military aircraft.

4 2 

SP14506 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a methanol mixture as a 

small quantity under the provisions of § 173.4 when the amount of 

hazardous material in each inner receptacle exceeds 30 ml.

1 2 

SP14513 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of lab packs of hazardous 

waste materials with different hazard classes in the same outer 

packaging.

1 2 

SP14523 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain infectious substances in special packagings (freezers).1 2 

SP14524 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a DOT specification 3AL 

cylinder containing 90% oxygen and 10% nitrogen as consumer 

commodity when the capacity does not exceed 5.2 ounces transported by motor vehicle.

1 2 

SP14556 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes the transportation in commerce of certain PG III solid 

hazardous materials in non-DOT specification bulk flexible packaging.

1 2 

SP14603 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a non-refillable, 

non-DOT specification inside metal container conforming with all 

regulations applicable to a DOT specification 2Q, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP14635 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of nitric acid, other than red 

fuming, with more than 70% nitric acid in alternative packaging 

when transported by motor vehicle.

1 3 

SP14656 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification combination packaging for transportation in commerce of 

certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP14659 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of calcium carbide in watertight, sift-proof, closed top, metal, non-DOT specification cargo 

tanks, portable tanks and bulk bins suitable for liquids.

6 2 

SP14677 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of celluloid sheet in a nonDOT specification regular slotted box, style RSC/0201 as described in ASTM International Standard D5119.2 2 

SP14690 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use of non-DOT specification high voltage accelerators for transportation in commerce 

of sulfur hexafluoride.

1 2 

SP14694 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain unapproved equipment contaminated with explosives in non-DOT specification 

packaging.

1 2 

SP14712 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale, and use UN11G fiberboard 

and UN13H4 woven plastic, coated and with liner flexible intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for use as the outer packaging for 

certain Class 3 waste paints.

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SP14741 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification high voltage accelerators for transportation in commerce 

of sulfur hexafluoride.

1 2 

SP14754 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of approximately 72,000 1- 

gallon polyethylene bottles that are transported under the provisions of SP 6614 except they have not been marked with the 

name or symbol of the bottle producer.

1 3 

SP14777 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes one-way transportation in commerce of Class 9 hazardous waste in alternative packaging for approximately 8 miles 

by motor vehicle.

1 2 

SP14838 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes the transportation of Class 1 explosives in a specially 

designed outer packaging as Division 1.3C or 1.4C for materials 

and devices respectively without being first examined as required 

by § 173.56 for transportation by company owned motor vehicle 

or private carriage between plants.

1 2 

SP14843 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of a manufactured article (rotating electrical connector) containing gallium in alternative packaging, and without shipping papers unless transported by air.1 2 

SP14849 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification fiberboard boxes for transportation in commerce of certain 

batteries without shipping papers, marking of the proper shipping 

name and identification number or labeling, when transported for 

recycling or disposal.

1 3 

SP14867 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification hoop-wrapped fiber reinforced welded steel lined tubes 

with water capacities of up to 2525 gallons (9560L), enclosed and 

secured within an ISO freight container for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 gases.

1 2 

SP14871 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of lighters containing flammable gas in non-UN Standard specification packagings that are 

capable of meeting UN performance standards at the PG II performance level and are overpacked.

1 2 

SP14912 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification containers conforming to all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification 2Q container, except as specified, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP14935 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes one-time, one-way transportation in commerce of 250 

gallon and 500 gallon capacity DOT specification 57 portable 

tanks or UN31A intermediate bulk containers with visible indications of damage or wears containing the residue of a Class 3 

hazardous material for cleaning.

1 3 

SP14940 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cans conforming with all regulations applicable to a DOT 

specification 2P or 2Q inner metal receptacle except for wall 

thickness, for transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 

and 2.2 aerosols.

1 3 

SP14947 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of used dry batteries with 

voltages not exceeding 9 volts mixed with restricted amounts of 

lithium batteries and wet, non-spillable batteries for recycling without the effective insulation of exposed terminals when packaged 

in plastic drums in dedicated county vehicles.

2 2 

SP14973 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of anhydrous ammonia in 

non-DOT specification packaging (heat pipes). The heat pipes are 

fabricated from aluminum alloy welded tubing and do not include 

valves or pressure relief.

1 3 

SP14978 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of pyrophoric liquids in inner 

metal containers (bubblers) with openings greater than 25mm (1 

inch) which are engineered to specific electronics applications 

that require a larger opening.

1 2 

SP14992 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of Division 6.2 infectious 

substances and biological substance in alternative packagings 

(freezers) in a dedicated, specially designed transport vehicle.

1 3 

SP14994 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes use of certain 1-gallon plastic drums that are reused 

without meeting the minimum thickness requirement on corners 

and undercut areas for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 2 

SP15038 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of hydrazine, anhydrous in 

unauthorized DOT specification packaging by motor vehicle.

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Permit No. Category Summary cylinders general Holders Code 

SP15088 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of a DOT specification 4G combination packaging for transportation in commerce of 

certain materials toxic by inhalation, Hazard Zone A and B, by 

motor vehicle.

1 3 

SP15136 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification fully-wrapped carbon fiber composite cylinder with a 

seamless aluminum liner that meets all requirements of ISO 

11119 Part 2, except as specified, for transportation in commerce 

of certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 gases.

1 2 

SP15141 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-refillable, 

non-DOT specification cylinder containing boron trifluoride, for 

transportation in commerce. The cylinders are described as electron tubes that are part of radiation detectors.

1 3 

SP15146 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain refrigerant gases 

in non-DOT specification, non-refillable, inside metal containers 

conforming in part with DOT specification 2Q.

9 3 

SP15156 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification packaging described as a radiation detection survey 

meter containing a plastic ionization chamber for transportation in 

commerce of certain Division 2.2 materials.

1 3 

SP15191 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes use of UN1H1 drums as single package for certain toxic 

by inhalation materials transported by a private motor carrier.

1 3 

SP15235 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, mark, sale and use of UN 11G fiberboard 

intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for use as the outer packaging for certain Class 3 waste paints and waste paint related 

material.

1 2 

SP15260 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use, in underwater applications, of non-DOT specification composite cylinders, conforming 

to all requirements of the DOT–CFFC (fully wrapped carbon-fiber 

reinforced aluminum liner) cylinder, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

1 3 

SP15283 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of Class 3, PG II polyester 

resin in UN31A intermediate bulk containers and Division 5.2, organic peroxide, type D, catalyst in a UN3H1/Y jerrican or drum. 

The packagings are used as part of a concrete mixing/application 

system.

1 2 

SP15335 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes the manufacture, mark, sale and use of a non-DOT 

specification box conforming with all regulations applicable to a 

DOT specification UN 4G fiberboard box, for the transportation in 

commerce of nitric acid other than red fuming, with at least 65%, 

but no more than 70% nitric acid.

1 3 

SP15441 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes bulk transportation in commerce of certain desensitized 

explosives classed as Class 3, by motor vehicle.

1 2 

SP15519 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes relief from the requirement to replace the rigid plastic 

inner receptacle in intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) used to 

transport UN2031 with more than 55% nitric acid every 2 years.

1 3 

SP15540 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of certain non-DOT specification bulk packages containing Class 3 material by cargo aircraft where no other means of transportation is practicable.1 3 

SP15568 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes one-way transportation in commerce of certain desensitized explosive solids (UN3380) in sift-proof closed bulk bins for 

a distance of not more than fifteen miles.

1 2 

SP15615 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes transportation in commerce of UN0336 fireworks in 

UN4G packaging with a capacity greater than 450 liters.

3 2 

SP15617 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes one-way, one-time transportation in commerce of alternate packaging for waste phosgene in glass breakseal bulbs. The 

segregation requirements are waive for the transportation of this 

Division 2.3 material to a disposal facility.

1 2 

SP15623 ........... Non-Bulk Packaging 

Specifications/IBCs.

Authorizes manufacture, marking, sale and use of multiple non-DOT 

specification containers, manifolded together within a frame and 

securely mounted on a truck chassis, for transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials.

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F. Request for Comments 

PHMSA welcomes comments 

concerning the proposed amendments 

in this rulemaking. Specifically, 

PHMSA is interested in comments from 

SP holders (both those deemed suitable 

and those deemed not suitable for 

adoption) reviewed for this rulemaking. 

Due to the large scope of this 

rulemaking, PHMSA asks that when 

submitting comments to the Docket for 

this rulemaking, commenters include 

the SP Number and Topic area in the 

comment title and document name (e.g. 

SP12345/Cylinder—General). 

For holders of SPs deemed suitable 

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on our determination. PHMSA is 

particularly interested in comments that 

confirm or refute the suitability, safety, 

and general applicability of the SPs. 

PHMSA is also soliciting comments on 

the regulatory text proposed in this 

rulemaking. Specifically, PHMSA is 

interested in comments that address 

whether the proposed regulatory text 

accurately encompasses the 

requirements of the SP. 

For holders of SPs deemed not 

suitable for adoption, PHMSA requests 

comment on our determination. PHMSA 

is particularly interested in comments 

that confirm or refute the suitability, 

safety, and general applicability of the 

SPs. Please note that if you are a holder 

of a SP that was not proposed to be 

adopted but believe it should be, 

PHMSA asks that you submit material to 

support such an argument. Specifically, 

PHMSA requests: 

• Information and arguments that 

support the proposed adoption 

including technical and scientific data; 

• The impact of the proposed 

adoption including cost and benefits; 

• The frequency of shipments made 

under the SP; 

• The frequency of hazardous 

materials incidents (such as those 

described in 171.15 and 171.16) 

occurring during shipments made under 

the SP; and 

• Proposed regulatory text. 

PHMSA asks that when submitting 

comments to the docket for this 

rulemaking for SPs deemed not suitable, 

the SP Number, Topic area and the 

letters ‘‘NS’’ indicating ‘‘Not suitable’’ 

are reflected in the comment title and 

document name (e.g. SP12345/

Cylinder—Retest/NS). 

Finally, PHMSA requests comment as 

it considers a future proposed 

requirement for a SP applicant to 

provide potential regulatory text as part 

of each SP application. Specifically, 

PHMSA requests comment on the 

impact this practice would have, such 

as benefits or drawbacks. 

IV. Section-by-Section Review by Topic 

Area 

A. Cylinders—General 

Part 172 

172.102 Special Provisions 

Section 172.102 lists special 

provisions applicable to the 

transportation of specific hazardous 

materials. Special provisions contain 

packaging requirements, prohibitions, 

and exceptions applicable to particular 

quantities or forms of hazardous 

materials. Non-bulk packagings must be 

marked with the United Nations (UN) 

identification number and proper 

shipping name, and bear labels 

communicating the hazard of the 

material contained in the package. 

DOT–SP 13544 authorizes the 

transportation in commerce of 

Department of Transportation (DOT) 

Specification 4BA240 cylinders 

containing liquefied petroleum gas 

(LPG) and propane and/or residue of 

LPG or propane without hazard 

warnings provided the materials are 

transported in a closed and placarded 

transport vehicle. This SP supports the 

propane cylinder exchange programs 

that accept expended cylinders in 

exchange for full cylinders. Cylinders 

collected during the course of these 

programs may not always bear the 

appropriate hazard warning markings 

and labels as required by the HMR. 

DOT–SP 13544 imposes certain 

operational controls to ensure 

appropriate hazard communication, 

driver training, and appropriate 

securement of the cylinder on the 

transport vehicle. PHMSA proposes to 

add a special provision, ‘‘N95’’ to allow 

non-bulk packagings containing 

UN1075, Liquefied petroleum gas and 

UN1978, Propane not to be marked with 

the UN number and proper shipping 

name or bear hazard labels provided 

certain restrictions are met. 

Section 172.400a 

The HMR provide exceptions or 

alternatives to the labeling requirements 

under specific circumstances. One such 

alternative permits the use of a neckring 

marking, under certain conditions, in 

accordance with the CGA publication 

C–7, Guide to Preparation of 

Precautionary Labeling and Marking of 

Compressed Gas Containers, Appendix 

A, 8th Edition (2004). Section 172.400a 

permits the use a CGA Pamphlet C–7 

marking in lieu of the 100 mm x 100 

mm square-on-point labels on a Dewar 

flask meeting the requirements in 

§ 173.320 and cylinders containing 

Division 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 materials that 

are not overpacked. 

DOT–SP 14251 authorizes the 

transportation in commerce of 

overpacked cylinders, containing Class 

2 materials, with CGA C–7 neckring 

labels provided the overpack is labeled 

in accordance with § 172.400. 

Additionally, the CGA petitioned 

PHMSA (P–1521) to allow cylinders to 

display the neckring marking even 

when overpacked. The petition would 

still require the overpack to display the 

100 mm x 100 mm square-on-point 

labels in accordance with 49 CFR part 

172, subpart E. The marking prescribed 

in Appendix A to CGA publication C– 

7, Guide to Preparation of Precautionary 

Labeling and Marking of Compressed 

Gas Containers, Appendix A, 8th 

Edition (2004) provides useful 

information in a clear and consistent 

manner and its widespread use on 

cylinders over the course of several 

years has enhanced its recognition. The 

adoption of DOT–SP 14251 and CGA’s 

proposed change would provide greater 

flexibility for shipments of overpacked 

cylinders while ensuring adequate 

hazard communication. Therefore, 

PHMSA is proposing to revise this 

section to authorize the transportation 

in commerce of overpacked cylinders, 

containing Class 2 materials, with CGA 

C–7 neckring labels and to allow these 

cylinders to display the neckring 

marking even when overpacked 

provided the overpacks are properly 

labeled. 

Part 173 

Section 173.181 

Section 173.181 specifies the 

authorized packagings for the shipment 

of pyrophoric materials (liquids) in 

transportation. DOT–SP 14419 

authorizes the additional use of DOT 

specification 3AL cylinders constructed 

from aluminum alloy 6061–T6 for the 

shipment of pyrophoric liquids 

provided the cylinders are constructed 

of 6061–T6 aluminum, have a minimum 

marked service pressure of 1800 psig, 

have a maximum water capacity of 49 

liters, and any preheating or heating of 

the cylinders is limited to a maximum 

temperature of 175 °F. PHMSA proposes 

to revise this section to allow for the use 

of DOT specification 3AL cylinders 

constructed from aluminum alloy 6061– 

T6, with the same specified limitations 

for the shipment of pyrophoric 

materials. 

Section 173.193 

Section 173.193(b) states that 

‘‘Bromoacetone, methyl bromide, 

chloropicrin and methyl bromide 

mixtures, chloropicrin and methyl 

chloride mixtures, and chloropicrin 

mixtures charged with non-flammable, 

non-liquefied compressed gas must be 

packed in Specification 3A, 3AA, 3B, 

3C, 3E, 4A, 4B, 4BA, 4BW, or 4C 

cylinders having not over 113 kg (250 

pounds) water capacity (nominal).’’ 

DOT–SP 12301 authorizes the 

transportation in commerce of 

Chloropicrin and methyl bromide 

mixtures in DOT4BW cylinders with 

water capacity (nominal) not over 454 

kg (1,000 pounds). PHMSA proposes to 

revise § 173.193(b) to allow for a water 

capacity of not over 454 kg (1,000 

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bromide mixtures packed in DOT 

specification 4BW cylinders. 

Section 173.301 

This section outlines the general 

requirements for the use of cylinders 

including a list of authorized cylinders, 

general filling requirements, valve 

protection, and pressure relief device 

requirements. In this NPRM, PHMSA 

proposes revisions that would amend 

the pressure relief device requirements 

and permit the use of valve caps made 

from a material other than metal. 

PHMSA proposes to authorize the 

transportation in commerce of DOT 

specification 39 cylinders without a 

pressure relief device valve being in 

communication with the vapor space. 

With limited exceptions, § 173.301(f) 

requires a cylinder filled with a 

compressed gas to be fitted with a 

pressure relief device. Section 

173.301(f)(2) states that ‘‘a pressure 

relief device, when installed, must be in 

communication with the vapor space of 

a cylinder containing a Division 2.1 

(flammable gas) material.’’ DOT–SP 

13318 authorizes the transportation in 

commerce of DOT specification 39 

cylinders of 75 cubic inches or less 

volume, without the PRD in direct 

communication with the vapor space. 

PHMSA proposes to amend paragraph 

(f)(2) to state that this provision does not 

apply to cylinders of 75 cubic inches or 

less in volume filled with a liquefied 

petroleum gas, methyl acetylene and 

propadiene mixtures, stabilized, 

propylene, propane or butane. This SP 

was originally issued in 2003 

subsequent to the publication of HM– 

220D [67 FR 51625; August 8, 2002] 

which instituted the requirement that 

the PRD be in communication with the 

vapor space, and continues to allow a 

shipping practice that prior to 2003 has 

been successfully used with an 

acceptable safety record. 

PHMSA proposes to create an 

additional exception to pressure relief 

device requirements for DOT–3E 

cylinders under certain limited 

circumstances. DOT–SP 8074 provides 

an exception from the pressure relief 

device requirements for a DOT 

specification 3E cylinder up to 12 

inches long and 2 inches in diameter 

when filled with the following gases up 

to the specified limits: Carbon dioxide, 

liquefied 0.24L (8 oz.), Ethane 0.12L 

(4oz.), Ethylene (4 oz.), Hydrogen 

chloride, anhydrous 0.24L (8 oz.), 

Nitrous oxide 0.24L (8 oz.), Vinyl 

fluoride, stabilized 0.24L (8 oz.) and 

Monochlorotrifluoromethane 0.35L (12 

oz.). PHMSA proposes to add a new 

paragraph § 173.301(f)(7) to authorize 

DOT 3E cylinders of this size and 

containing these gasses to be shipped 

without a pressure relief device 

provided they are under the provided 

maximum weight limits. 

Finally, PHMSA also proposes to 

authorize the use of valve protection 

caps that are made from a material other 

than metal. Compressed gas cylinders 

must meet certain valve protection 

requirements outlined in §§ 173.40(d) 

and 173.301(h). Each cylinder with a 

valve must have a protective metal cap, 

other valve protection device, or an 

overpack which is sufficient to protect 

the valve from damage during 

transportation. For Division 2.3 or 6.1 

Hazard Zone A or B materials, the valve 

protection must be of sufficient strength 

to protect the valve from breakage and 

leakage resulting from a drop of 2.0 m 

(7 ft) or more onto a non-yielding 

surface at the orientation most likely to 

cause damage. DOT–SP 12782 

authorizes plastic valve protection caps 

for certain Division 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 

materials when the valve protection is 

sufficient to prevent leakage when the 

cylinder, with the valve installed, is 

dropped from 2.0 m (7 ft) or more onto 

a non-yielding floor, impacting the 

valve assembly or cap at the orientation 

most likely to cause damage. In this 

NPRM, PHMSA proposes to amend 

§§ 173.40(d) and 173.301(h) to allow for 

the valve protection, including the valve 

cap, to be made from plastic. PHMSA is 

not proposing any changes to 

§ 173.301b(c) because ISO 11117 

permits valve caps made of materials 

other than metal. 

Section 173.302a 

Sections 173.302, 173.302a, 173.304 

and 173.304a prescribe additional 

requirements for the transport of nonliquefied (permanent) and liquefied 

compressed gases in DOT specification 

cylinders. These requirements include 

authorized cylinders and filling limits. 

Section 173.302a(b) states that a DOT 

3A, 3AX, 3AA, 3AAX, and 3T cylinder 

may be filled with a compressed gas, 

other than a liquefied, dissolved, 

Division 2.1, or Division 2.3 gas, to a 

pressure 10% in excess of its marked 

service pressure, subject to certain 

safety criteria. DOT–SP 6530 authorizes 

the transport in commerce of hydrogen 

and mixtures of hydrogen with helium, 

argon, or nitrogen, in certain cylinders 

filled to 110% of their marked service 

pressure. PHMSA proposes to add a 

new paragraph (c) to include this 

exception and to remark the other 

paragraphs in this section to reflect this 

addition. This SP was originally issued 

over 40 years ago. 

Section 173.304a 

In § 173.304a(a)(2), a table provides 

the maximum filling densities and 

permissible cylinder types for certain 

named gases. Currently, § 173.304a(a)(2) 

permits a maximum filling density of 

68% for carbon dioxide and nitrous 

oxide in DOT 3, DOT 3HT2000 and 

DOT 39 cylinders as well as DOT 3A, 

3AX, 3AA, 3AAX, 3E, 3T, and 3AL 

cylinders with a marked service 

pressure of 1800 psi. PHMSA proposes 

to modify the entries currently in the 

table in § 173.304a(a)(2) to add 

additional filling densities for carbon 

dioxide and nitrous oxide. 

DOT–SP 13599 authorizes additional 

maximum filling densities for carbon 

dioxide and nitrous oxide to include 

70.3%, 73.2%, and 74.5% in DOT 3A, 

3AA, 3AX, 3AAX, 3AL, and 3T 

cylinders with marked service pressures 

of 2000, 2265, and 2400, psig 

respectively, subject to operational 

controls. Air Products and Chemicals 

Inc. (Air Products) submitted a petition 

for rulemaking (P–1560) requesting 

PHMSA revise § 173.304a(a)(2) to adopt 

the provisions of DOT–SP 13599. Air 

Products stated in its petition that the 

proposed increase in the maximum 

permitted filling densities would yield 

various benefits including increased 

harmonization of compressed gas filling 

requirements with the UN Model 

Regulations, benefits to the carbonated 

beverage industry, decreased fuel costs 

associated with the transportation and 

delivery of carbon dioxide and nitrous 

oxide, and reduced administrative costs 

through the elimination of DOT–SP 

13599. PHMSA has a high degree of 

confidence that the increased filling 

densities for these gases will not 

adversely impact safety. While 

determining if DOT–SP 13599 was 

suitable for inclusion in this 

rulemaking, PHMSA’s technical 

evaluators confirmed that if the table in 

§ 173.304a is revised to clearly link the 

maximum permitted filling density with 

the specific gas and the specific 

packaging, then the operational controls 

of DOT–SP 13599 would be met. 

Therefore, PHMSA proposes to modify 

the entries currently in the table in 

§ 173.304a(a)(2) for carbon dioxide and 

nitrous oxide to include the maximum 

filling densities listed in P–1560 and 

DOT–SP 13599. 

Part 180, Subpart C 

Qualification, Maintenance and Use of 

Cylinders 

The HMR prescribe requirements for 

the continuing qualification, 

maintenance, and periodic 

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cylinders, DOT SP cylinders, and UN 

pressure receptacles. These 

requirements ensure that cylinders 

continue to conform to the appropriate 

specification and compromised 

cylinders are not filled with hazardous 

materials. The discussion of the 

proposed amendments includes a 

section-by-section review of the current 

requirements, and a discussion of SPs 

considered for adoption and proposed 

amendments. 

Part 180 

Section 180.209 

Each DOT specification cylinder must 

be given a complete external and 

internal visual inspection and subjected 

to a hydrostatic pressure test. This 

combination of a visual examination 

and hydrostatic test is referred to as 

requalification. The time period for 

periodic requalification is typically 5 

years, but this period varies depending 

on the cylinder specification and the gas 

service. The requalification period for 

various DOT specification cylinders is 

shown in the § 180.209 table. 

Paragraph (e) authorizes a proof 

pressure test in lieu of the volumetric 

expansion test for 4B, 4BA, 4BW, or 4E 

cylinders protected with a corrosion 

resistant coating used exclusively for 

the gases specified in that paragraph. 

DOT–SP 12084 expands on the list in 

paragraph (e) to include additional 

gases. These gases are refrigerated gases 

and liquefied gases similar to those 

already permitted by § 180.209(e). This 

SP was originally granted in 1998 and 

has been revised several times to 

expand the list of gases authorized by 

the SP. Since 1998, thousands of 

cylinders have been requalified in the 

manner described by this SP without 

safety incident. In this NPRM, PHMSA 

proposes to adopt the provisions in 

DOT–SP 12084 by removing the list of 

authorized gases and authorizing the 

use of the proof pressure test for DOT– 

4B, 4BA, 4BW, or 4E cylinders protected 

externally by a suitable corrosion 

resistant coating and used exclusively 

for non-corrosive gases. The authorized 

specifications limit the total pressure in 

the cylinder to 500 psi or less. It should 

be noted that because this SP does not 

include a 4E cylinder, PHMSA 

specifically requests comments on the 

feasibility of its inclusion. 

Section 180.213 

Cylinders requalified in accordance 

with the HMR must bear requalification 

markings in accordance with § 180.213. 

As provided in § 180.213(c), ‘‘The depth 

of requalification markings may not be 

greater than specified in the applicable 

specification. The markings must be 

made by stamping, engraving, scribing 

or other method that produces a legible, 

durable mark.’’ DOT–SP 14937 allows 

the use of a label embedded in epoxy in 

lieu of other methods described in 

§ 180.213. PHMSA proposes to amend 

paragraph (c) to allow the use of a label 

embedded in epoxy in lieu of stamping 

provided the marking is legible and 

durable. This SP was originally issued 

in 2008 and has an acceptable safety 

record. 

B. Cylinders—NDT/Aerosols 

Part 173 

Section 173.304 

Section 173.304 specifies the 

requirements for the filling of cylinders 

with liquefied compressed gases. 

Paragraph (d) of this section provides 

for authorized packagings for the filling 

of cylinders with refrigerant and 

dispersant gases. The current 

regulations authorize these materials in 

a 2Q non-refillable container. DOT–SP 

12573 authorizes a refrigerant gas (‘‘R 

134a,’’ UN3159) in a non-DOT 

specification container similar to a 2Q 

container at a maximum allowable 

pressure requirement for the contents of 

198 psig at 54.4 °C (130 °F). 

Based on our review of the permit and 

no discovery of compliance violations 

or incidents associated with the 

transport history of the permit, we are 

proposing to adopt the container found 

in DOT–SP 12573 as an authorized 

container. However, we are differing 

marginally from the permit in that we 

are adopting a maximum pressure 

threshold of 200 psig at 55 °C (131 °F) 

for the contents. There is no safety basis 

for the 200 psig ceiling other than we 

believe it is a cleaner cutoff point than 

the 198 psig maximum found in the SP. 

In addition, as part of the variation on 

the design of a DOT 2Q container, the 

modified container will be marked as 

‘‘DOT 2Q1.’’ 

Finally, the current regulations 

require that the pressure of the contents 

of the metal containers not exceed 87 

psig at 21 °C (70 °F). We invite comment 

on whether the requirement for a 

maximum pressure should be specified 

at 21 °C (70 °F) for the 2Q1 container in 

addition to the limit at 55 °C (131 °F). 

If so, we invite comment on what 

should the limit be for typical 

refrigerant or dispersant gas such as 

1,1,1,2 Tetrafluoroethane, R134a. See 

the associated discussions for 

§§ 173.306 and 178.33d. 

Section 173.306 

Section 173.306 provides general 

requirements and exceptions for 

shipments of limited quantities of 

compressed gas. In this NPRM, we are 

making several proposed changes to this 

section. The proposed changes are 

discussed as follows: 

Conforming revisions. Throughout 

this section of the HMR and within 

related SPs that provide exemptions 

from these regulations for gases, 

pressure standards are indicated at 

either 130 °F or 131 °F. In the interest of 

consistency and conformity with the 

general requirements for compressed 

gases in §§ 173.301 and 173.301a, we 

are proposing to change all references of 

54.4 °C (130 °F) to 55 °C (131 °F). We 

invite comment on whether there are 

any potential negatives in making this 

conforming change. We are also making 

revisions to the construction and 

formatting of how this section is 

presented (e.g., insertion of an ‘‘if, then’’ 

table) in an effort to make the 

requirements more reader-friendly. 

Authorized Metal Containers 

DOT 2P inner nonrefillable metal 

containers. Under § 173.306, limited 

quantities of foodstuffs or soaps with 

soluble or emulsified compressed gas 

are authorized in nonrefillable metal or 

plastic containers. Paragraph (b)(1) 

introductory text authorizes these 

containers subject to a pressure 

requirement not to exceed 140 psig at 

54.4 °C (130 °F). SPs 13601 and 14503 

authorize the transportation of 

‘‘UN1950, Aerosols, non-flammable 

(each not exceeding 1 L capacity), 2.2,’’ 

and 7951 authorizes the transportation 

of ‘‘UN1956, Compressed gas, n.o.s., 

2.2,’’ in containers that conform to DOT 

2P or 2Q specifications except for some 

minimal modifications. The containers 

must have maximum pressures for the 

contents of 160 psig at 54.4 °C (130 °F) 

and 150 psig at 23.9 °C (75 °F), 

respectively. DOT–SP 7951 states that 

the containers must be transported in 

the refrigerated state. PHMSA is seeking 

comments on whether refrigeration 

should be a condition of the transport of 

these materials. As part of the variation 

on the specification of these containers, 

the modified container will be marked 

as ‘‘DOT 2P1’’ under the provisions of 

new § 178.33c discussed separately in 

this rulemaking. 

We are also proposing to include DOT 

2P1 as an authorized metal aerosol 

container under § 173.306(a)(3)(iii). We 

see no reason to limit this container to 

foodstuffs or soaps under paragraph 

(b)(1) because the pressure limit for the 

contents is the same as the current 

requirement for a DOT 2P container, 

and the safety factor of the minimum 

burst pressure under the SP is greater 

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psig vs. 240 psig). We are not proposing 

to adopt the burst pressure requirement 

because the SP requirements are such 

that the pressure relief system of these 

containers must function at a pressure 

below the burst pressure. Also, the DOT 

2P1 would be authorized for both 

Division 2.1 and 2.2 aerosols under 

§ 173.306(a)(3)(iii). 

DOT 2Q inner nonrefillable metal 

containers. Limited quantities of 

compressed gas are authorized in metal 

aerosol containers (see § 171.8 of the 

HMR). Paragraph (a)(3) introductory text 

of this section authorizes metal aerosol 

containers under certain conditions 

including packaging types and pressure 

thresholds. The current regulations 

under § 173.306(a)(3)(iii) require use of 

a DOT 2Q container for pressures 

exceeding 160 psig at 54.4 °C (130 °F) 

but not to exceed 180 psig. DOT–SP 

12573 authorizes the transport of 

‘‘Aerosols, non-flammable,’’ UN1950 in 

non-DOT specification containers that 

conform to DOT 2Q specifications 

except for some modifications. The 

containers must have maximum 

pressures for the contents of 198 psig at 

54.4 °C (130 °F). 

Based on review of the permit and no 

discovery of compliance violations or 

incidents associated with the transport 

history of the permit, we are proposing 

to adopt the modified DOT 2Q as an 

authorized metal aerosol container. 

However, we are differing marginally 

from the permit in that we are adopting 

a maximum pressure threshold of 200 

psig at 55 °C (131 °F). There is no safety 

basis for the 200 psig ceiling other than 

we believe it is a cleaner cutoff point 

than the 198 psig maximum found in 

the permit. As part of the variation of 

the specification of a DOT 2Q container, 

the modified container will be marked 

as ‘‘DOT 2Q1.’’ 

This proposed rule would also 

expand authorized materials to include 

Division 2.1 aerosols. We see no reason 

to limit the use of this container to nonflammable aerosols based on the record 

of use for this container and that DOT 

2Q containers currently authorized in 

the HMR are allowed to be used for all 

defined aerosol types, however, we 

invite comment on the suitability of the 

container for all aerosol types. See the 

associated discussions for §§ 173.304 

and 178.33d. 

DOT–SP 13581 is linked to the above 

proposed provision in that it authorizes 

the use of metal aerosol containers 

manufactured, tested, and marked 

according to DOT–SP 12573. We believe 

with the adoption of the modified DOT 

2Q container (i.e., a DOT 2Q1 

container), this SP will no longer be 

needed. 

Alternatives to Testing of Metal Aerosol 

Containers by a Hot Water Bath Test 

As a condition of the use of a metal 

aerosol container, each container, after 

being filled, must be subjected to a hot 

water bath to raise the internal pressure 

to such a degree that leakage or 

permanent deformation, if any, can be 

determined (see § 173.306(a)(3)(v)). The 

provision also provides for a testing 

protocol for a container where the 

contents may be sensitive to heat. 

Currently, this is the only method 

authorized for determining leakage or 

permanent deformation and thus, fillers 

that have developed other protocols or 

that do not want to subject their 

products to a hot water bath test must 

obtain a SP. A number of SPs that 

authorize the use of alternative methods 

to determine leakage or permanent 

deformation are discussed as follows: 

(1) Alternate hot water bath test. 

DOT–SP 12995 authorizes a 

methodology that is a combination of a 

hot water bath test, a weight test, and 

visual inspection. Rather than 

subjecting each filled container to a hot 

water bath test, only one container out 

of each lot is subjected to the hot water 

bath test, a second is subjected to a 

weight test, the results of which must be 

compared to weight specification for the 

container as outlined in quality control 

procedures, and finally, the remainder 

of the lot must be visually inspected by 

examining the valve, crimp, and seam 

areas for evidence of leakage. 

Based on review of the permit and no 

discovery of compliance violations or 

incidents associated with the transport 

history of the permit, we are proposing 

to adopt DOT–SP 12995. The permit 

authorizes only DOT 2Q containers but 

we are applying it to all authorized 

metal aerosol containers. While 

determining if DOT–SP 12995 was 

suitable for inclusion in this 

rulemaking, PHMSA’s technical 

evaluators confirmed that the 

methodology that includes a 

combination of hot water bath test, 

weight test, and visual inspection may 

be performed on a DOT 2P as well as a 

DOT 2Q. Since these containers are 

similar designs except in terms of 

strength, this alternative to the hot water 

bath test is applicable to any metal 

container. Previously, most applicants 

of DOT–SP 12995 only requested 2Q 

because that is what they needed for 

their particular hazmat, but that does 

not mean that alternative testing is not 

good for similar containers. 

Additionally, the permit applies to 

specific filling conditions but we will 

apply this testing method to containers 

complying with the current filling 

conditions in § 173.306(a)(3). Finally, 

we vary from the permit with our 

proposed language in that we require 

maintenance and access to operating 

procedures especially with regard to the 

weight test and specification in order to 

effect a broader application of this 

alternative. Rather than specify 

standards, we will allow persons to 

develop their own procedures that best 

fit their product on the condition that 

DOT has access to these procedures. We 

invite comment on this approach and 

others. In our proposal, for purposes of 

this alternative, we designate a lot as 

2,000 containers consistent with the SP. 

We invite comment on whether we 

should specify a lot size, allow persons 

to determine the lot size, and if so, how 

the testing procedures should be 

modified to accommodate larger lot 

sizes. 

(2) Automated in-line pressure test. 

DOT–SPs 14429, 14623, 14625, 14627, 

14723, 14724, 14786, 14842, 14887, 

14953, 15135, 15265, 15427, and 15972 

all authorize the use of an automated 

process to check the pressure of filled 

containers (i.e., an ‘‘automated in-line 

pressure check’’) instead of subjecting 

the containers to a hot water bath. Based 

on review of the SPs and no discovery 

of compliance violations or incidents 

associated with the transport history of 

the permit, we are proposing to adopt 

the provisions of these SPs, specifically 

authorizing the use of an automated 

process for pressure checks that does 

not involve a hot water bath. The safety 

control measures for the ‘‘automated inline pressure check’’ vary greatly among 

the SPs with regard to the criteria for 

rejection, limits on the filling of 

contents, inspection, and corrective 

action. We are seeking comments on 

whether the proposed +/¥0.5% 

accuracy of the pressure measuring 

instrument is appropriate for widelyused automated equipment for aerosols. 

Rather than attempt to develop a 

standard that might not address all 

possible variations on an automated 

process, we have opted to propose a 

performance-based requirement that 

adopts parts of all of the SPs. 

Specifically, we propose to require the 

development of operating procedures 

(which we believe most entities should 

already have as part of their processes), 

we provide for basic components that 

the procedures must address (e.g., 

inclusion of rejection criteria), and we 

require written record of the operating 

procedures be made accessible to DOT 

representatives. We invite comment on 

the merits of this approach. 

(3) Weight test. DOT–SP 14440 

authorizes the use of a process to check 

the weight of filled containers (i.e., an 


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‘‘automated in-line pressure check’’) 

instead of subjecting the containers to a 

hot water bath. Based on review of the 

permit and no discovery of compliance 

violations or incidents associated with 

the transport history of the permit, we 

are proposing to adopt the scope of this 

SP, specifically authorizing the use of 

weight checks as a means to determine 

compliance with pressure requirements. 

Comparison of the weight of a container 

against the pre-determined target weight 

for the container provides an indication 

of the filling of the container. For 

example, a container with a weight 

greater than that of the target weight 

provides an indication of overfilling and 

thus, would likely exceed the 

authorized pressure limit at 55 °C 

(131 °F). We have opted to propose a 

performance-based requirement that 

adopts parts of all of the SPs. 

Specifically, we propose to require the 

development of operating procedures 

(which we believe most entities should 

already have as part of their processes), 

we provide for basic components that 

the procedures must address (e.g., a 

supplementary heat test for rejection of 

a lot), and we require written record of 

the operating procedures accessible to 

DOT representatives. We invite 

comment on the merits of this approach. 

(4) Leakage test. DOT–SP 14544 

authorizes the use of a high pressure air 

test on empty containers combined with 

a leakage test for filled containers 

instead of subjecting the containers to a 

hot water bath. The testing protocol for 

filled containers found in this SP is 

currently applied to plastic containers 

under paragraph (a)(5) of this section in 

the HMR, however, the pressure and 

leakage test of the empty containers 

differs in its application. Under DOT– 

SP 14544, each empty container must be 

pressure tested at 120 psig instead of the 

HMR requirement that each empty 

container must be subjected to a 

pressure equal to or in excess of the 

maximum expected in the filled 

containers at 55 °C (131 °F), and that is 

at least two-thirds of the design pressure 

of the container. Under both tests, if 

there is evidence of leakage, the 

container must be rejected. Based on 

review of the permit, no discovery of 

compliance violations or incidents 

associated with the transport history of 

the permit, and a similar requirement 

currently under the HMR, we are 

proposing to adopt the scope of this SP, 

specifically authorizing the use of a 

leakage test as a means to determine 

compliance with pressure requirements. 

Our implementation will differ from the 

SP in that we are proposing to adopt the 

leakage testing requirements under 

§ 173.306(a)(5)(v), but including the 

DOT–SP 14544 testing protocol for 

empty containers as an alternative. We 

invite comment on our approach to 

adopt this SP. 

Accumulators. The HMR provides for 

special considerations for limited 

amounts of compressed gas in 

accumulators. DOT–SP 8786 authorizes 

the transport of accumulators under an 

alternative testing procedure from what 

is outlined in paragraph (f)(2) and (f)(3) 

of this section. Instead of testing each 

accumulator to three times (3x) the 

charge pressure, the SP provides for 

conditions to test one accumulator out 

of each lot of 1,000 to the burst design 

pressure, and two accumulators to two 

and a half times (2.5x) the charge 

pressure. Based on review of the permit, 

no discovery of compliance violations 

or incidents associated with the 

transport history of the permit, and the 

lengthy history of use of this SP, we are 

proposing to adopt DOT–SP 8786 except 

for the specific conditions for the 

preparation for testing of the 

accumulators. 

Aerosol disposal. The general 

packaging requirements of the HMR 

forbid the transport of leaking or 

improperly-filled packages. This 

includes aerosol containers that are 

found to be leaking or improperly filled 

as part of a combination packaging. 

Although the HMR provides for 

conditions to allow for the transport of 

damaged, defective, or leaking packages 

under salvage packaging provisions in 

§ 173.3(c) and (d) for salvage drums and 

salvage cylinders, respectively, these 

provisions do not apply to aerosol 

containers that are leaking or 

improperly filled. Thus, shippers 

(fillers) with defective aerosol 

containers (‘‘waste aerosols’’) are 

limited to onsite disposal of aerosol 

containers that do not comply with the 

HMR. DOT–SP 11296 provides for an 

option to transport these containers to 

an offsite facility for disposal under 

certain conditions (e.g., overpacking in 

DOT specification packagings, modal 

restrictions, etc.). 

Based on review of the permit, no 

discovery of compliance violations or 

incidents associated with the transport 

history of the permit, and that adoption 

would allow for the transport of these 

aerosols for proper disposal, we are 

proposing to adopt the general scope of 

DOT–SP 11296 but with some 

differences. The proposed language is 

not limited to flammable aerosols such 

as indicated in the language in DOT–SP 

11296. Also, the proposed regulatory 

language is modeled after the salvage 

packaging requirements of § 173.3(c) in 

that: (1) The authorized outer packaging 

for overpacking the defective cylinders 

has been expanded to include other 

metal drums (i.e., 1B2 and 1N2); (2) a 

condition for cushioning and absorbent 

material, when necessary, has been 

added; and (3) an ‘‘aerosol salvage’’ 

drum marking has been adopted. We 

invite comment on several aspects of 

these proposed provisions including 

authorized aerosols, (e.g., are there 

concerns with allowing aerosols other 

than flammable aerosols only in the 

drums?), authorized outer packaging, 

hazard communication, and authorized 

transport modes. 

Part 178 

Section 178.33c 

Under the HMR, certain DOT 

specification containers with restricted 

capacity and commonly referred to as 

‘‘aerosol containers’’ are authorized for 

transport of compressed gases and for 

liquefied compressed gases under 

limited situations. These containers 

include DOT 2P (inner non-refillable 

metal) containers. The specification 

standards are outlined in § 178.33 of the 

HMR, but the specification does not 

provide for variations on the standards. 

Thus, technological advances or design 

changes to satisfy customer needs are 

such that the resulting metal containers 

would not comply with the standards 

for a DOT 2P container, nor any other 

container authorized under either 

§§ 173.304 or 173.306 of the HMR. 

DOT–SPs 13601 and 14503 (also 7951) 

provide for a variation on the DOT 2P 

container specifications by authorizing 

construction of the container according 

to modifications to the standards for 

manufacture and testing. 

These variations on a 2P container are 

equipped with some manner of pressure 

relief system (e.g., a rim-vent release 

device or a dome expansion device) that 

must function within a certain pressure 

range, otherwise the container is 

rejected. In effect, these containers are 

designed to buckle to relieve pressure 

before bursting. For example, for a 

container built to DOT–SP 13601, the 

pressure relief system must function 

between 175 psig and 210 psig or be 

rejected. However, we have no specific 

information in the special permit(s) on 

the relationship between the functional 

range and the tested burst pressure. The 

current requirements for a container for 

foodstuffs under § 173.306(b)(1) is that 

the pressure of the contents cannot 

exceed 140 psig at 130 °F and the 

container must be capable of 

withstanding a pressure of 1.5x the 

contents at 130 °F without bursting. 

Thus, 140 psig of contents equates to a 

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Additionally, the current minimum 

burst pressure for a DOT 2P container is 

240 psig (§ 178.33–8). Using the DOT– 

SP 13601 requirements, the minimum 

burst pressure requirement is listed as 

270 psig (assumed at 130 °F) and the 

pressure of contents at 130 °F may not 

exceed 160 psig thus, equating to 

approximately 1.7x the contents at 

130 °F without bursting (which is more 

stringent than for a 2P under the HMR). 

However, accounting for the pressure 

range for operation of the relief system 

at 175 psig to 210 psig, the multiplier 

based on the maximum pressure of the 

contents is approximately 1.1x to 1.3x 

the contents. That is, the relief system 

must function within 1.1x to 1.3x the 

pressure of the contents at 130 °F. 

This is further complicated under 

DOT–SP 14503 (and 7951) where the 

standard for the pressure of the contents 

is set at 75 °F for which we do not have 

an equivalent requirement under the 

HMR. Additionally, the ranges for 

functioning of the relief systems have a 

higher upper bound, 175 to 250 and 175 

to 235, respectively. And, finally there 

is no minimum burst pressure specified 

in DOT–SP 14503 (and 7951); therefore, 

we must default to the DOT 2P 

minimum burst pressure of 240 psig. 

Again, the circumstances are unclear in 

that the upper bounds for the functional 

ranges approach or exceed the 2P 

minimum burst pressure yet we do not 

have information on the actual tested 

burst pressure which could be much 

larger. Therefore, based on the 

requirements of DOT–SP 13601, we 

propose to implement a requirement 

that for containers with pressure relief 

systems, the upper bound of the 

functional range for a pressure relief 

system must be no greater than 80% of 

the minimum burst pressure or the 

recorded test pressure. We invite 

comment on using this approach and 

whether it would be preferable to 

implement a requirement for the upper 

bound of the range based on the 

pressure of the contents? 

Overall, based on review of the permit 

and no discovery of safety issues or 

incidents associated with the transport 

history of the permit, we are proposing 

to incorporate the standards for the 

modified DOT 2P container found in 

DOT–SP 13601 (and likely 14503 

(7951)) as a variation on the DOT 2P 

container design. This variation would 

be required to be marked as a ‘‘DOT 

2P1.’’ Rather than repeat in total the 

DOT 2P specification standards that 

have remained the same for a DOT 2P1 

container, we propose to instruct the 

reader that all standards for a DOT 2P1 

remain the same as those for a DOT 2P 

except for the variations outlined in a 

proposed new § 178.33c–2. 

Section 178.33d 

Under the HMR, certain DOT 

specification containers with restricted 

capacity and commonly referred to as 

‘‘aerosol containers’’ are authorized for 

transport of compressed gases and for 

liquefied compressed gases under 

limited situations. These containers 

include DOT 2Q (inner nonrefillable 

metal) containers. The specification 

standards are outlined in § 178.33a of 

the HMR but the specification does not 

provide for variations on the standards. 

Thus, technological advances or design 

changes to satisfy customer needs are 

such that the resulting metal containers 

would not comply with the standards 

for a DOT 2Q container, nor any other 

container authorized under either 

§§ 173.304 or 173.306 of the HMR. 

DOT–SP 12573 provides for a variation 

on the DOT 2Q container specifications 

by authorizing construction of the 

container according to modifications to 

the standards for type and size, 

manufacture, wall thickness, and 

testing. DOT–SP 14503 also provides for 

a variation on the DOT 2Q container 

specification by authorizing 

construction of the container according 

to modifications to its manufacture and 

testing. 

These variations on a 2P container are 

equipped with some manner of pressure 

relief system (e.g., a rim-vent release 

device or a dome expansion device) that 

must function by a certain threshold 

level or within a certain pressure range, 

otherwise the container is rejected. In 

effect, these containers are designed to 

buckle to relieve pressure before 

bursting. For example, for a container 

built to DOT–SP 12573, the minimum 

pressure before the system buckles is 

220 psig (and if not equipped with a 

pressure relief system, the container 

may not burst below 320 psig). The 

maximum pressure of the contents 

authorized under this SP is 198 psig at 

130 °F (we proposed at maximum level 

of 200 psig based on this SP in the 

§ 173.306 discussion for 2Q containers). 

The current requirements for a 2Q 

container under § 173.306(a)(3)(ii) is 

that the pressure of the contents cannot 

exceed 180 psig at 130 °F and the 

container must be capable of 

withstanding a pressure of 1.5x the 

contents at 130 °F without bursting. 

Applying the same multiplier to 200 

psig, the container must withstand 300 

psig without bursting. The DOT–SP 

12573 minimum burst pressure of 320 

psig is more stringent; however, the 

calculated burst pressure of 300 psig 

based on the proposed maximum 

pressure of contents is also greater than 

the current required minimum burst 

pressure of 270 psig for a 2Q container. 

Thus, it provides a greater margin of 

safety than current required but also 

provides some opportunity for relief as 

a standard. We propose to adopt a 300 

psig minimum burst pressure for this 

modified 2Q container. Also, we 

propose to require buckling of the 

system at 75% of tested burst pressure 

(with a minimum burst test pressure of 

300 psig). We invite comment on these 

approaches for adoption of the 

provisions for the modified 2Q 

container under DOT–SP 12573. Based 

on review of the permit and no 

discovery of incidents associated with 

the transport history of the permit, we 

are proposing to adopt the standards for 

the modified DOT 2Q container found 

in DOT–SP 12573 as a variation on the 

DOT 2Q container design. This variation 

would be required to be marked as a 

‘‘DOT 2Q1.’’ 

The requirements under DOT–SP 

14503 operate differently in that the 

standard for the pressure of the contents 

is set at 75 °F to which we do not have 

an equivalent requirement under the 

HMR. Additionally, the SP provides for 

a range of pressure for functioning of the 

relief systems, specifically, 180 to 300 

psig. And, finally there is no minimum 

burst pressure specified in DOT–SP 

14503 so we must default to the DOT 2Q 

minimum burst pressure of 270 psig. 

The upper bound for the functional 

range exceeds the 2Q minimum burst 

pressure yet we do not have information 

on the actual tested burst pressure 

which could be much larger. Therefore, 

based on a similar proposal to 

implement provisions of DOT–SP 13601 

for 2P containers (see the § 178.33c 

discussion), the upper bound of the 

functional range for a pressure relief 

system must be no greater than 80% of 

the test pressure. We invite comment on 

using this approach and whether it 

would be preferable to implement a 

requirement for the upper bound of the 

range based on the pressure of the 

contents. 

Based on review of the permit and no 

discovery of incidents associated with 

the transport history of the permit, we 

are proposing to adopt the standards for 

the modified DOT 2Q container found 

in DOT–SP 14503 as a variation on the 

DOT 2Q container design. This variation 

would be required to be marked as a 

‘‘DOT 2Q2.’’ Rather than repeat, in total, 

the DOT 2Q specification standards for 

each of these modified containers that 

have remained the same, we propose to 

implement the proposals in this section 

by instructing the reader that all 

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remain as for a DOT 2Q except for the 

variations outlined in proposed new 

§§ 178.33d–2 and 178.33d–3. We invite 

comment on this method of 

implementing these modified DOT 2Q 

specification containers. 

C. Cargo Tanks/Rail Cars/Portable 

Tanks 

Part 173 

Section 173.315 

Section 173.315 specifies the bulk 

packaging provisions for liquefied 

compressed gases in UN and DOT 

specification cargo tanks and portable 

tanks. DOT–SP 12576 authorizes nonDOT specification cargo tanks for the 

transportation of UN1080, Sulfur 

hexafluoride, that otherwise conform to 

the MC 331 specifications except for 

design pressure, capacity, and marking. 

The cargo tanks are designed and built 

in conformance with Section VIII, 

Division 1, of the ASME Code, and the 

design pressure may not exceed 600 

psig. Additionally, the water capacity 

range for each tank ranges from a 

minimum of 15 gallons to a maximum 

of 500 gallons. Based on our review of 

the permit and no discovery of 

compliance violations or incidents 

associated with the transport history of 

the permit, we are proposing to revise 

the § 173.315(a)(2) Table by referring to 

a new Note 28 in the entry for ‘‘Division 

2.2, materials not specifically provided 

for in this table’’ as Sulfur hexafluoride 

is not listed by name in the table. New 

note 28 codifies such tanks specified in 

DOT–SP12576 for the transportation of 

Sulfur hexafluoride. PHMSA is 

soliciting comment on whether this 

amendment should include other 

compressed gases and whether the 

prescribed design pressure or capacity 

should be revised in a final rule. 

Section 173.319 

Section 173.319 prescribes the 

loading and packaging provisions for 

cryogenic liquids transported in tank 

cars. Currently, the HMR authorizes a 

maximum of 10 psig in a DOT 

113C120W tank car containing UN1038, 

Ethylene, refrigerated liquid, when 

offered for transportation by rail. DOT– 

SP 12039 authorizes the transportation 

in commerce of DOT 113C120W tank 

cars containing Ethylene, refrigerated 

liquid, at an internal pressure of 20 psig 

instead of the maximum 10 psig. Based 

on our review of the permit and no 

discovery of compliance violations or 

incidents associated with the transport 

history of the permit, we are proposing 

to revise the paragraph (d)(2) Table by 

authorizing a maximum of 20 psig 

consistent with DOT–SP 12039. 

D. Operational Air/Vessel 

Part 172 

Sections 172.101 (Hazardous Materials 

Table) and 172.102 Special Provisions 

Section 172.101 provides instructions 

for using the Hazardous Materials Table 

(HMT) and the HMT itself. Column 7 of 

the HMT specifies codes for special 

provisions applicable to hazardous 

materials. Special provisions contain 

packaging requirements, prohibitions, 

and exceptions applicable to particular 

quantities or forms of hazardous 

materials. When Column 7 of the HMT 

refers to a special provision for a 

hazardous material, the meaning and 

requirements of that special provision 

are as set forth in § 172.102 (Special 

provisions). 

In this NPRM, PHMSA is proposing to 

revise Column 7 for several entries to 

add the vessel-specific special provision 

‘‘W11.’’ This special provision would 

allow, when offered for transportation 

by vessel, certain materials to be offered 

in the same transport unit with 

foodstuffs and cargo of an organic 

nature provided a distance of 3m (10 

feet) is maintained between the 

hazardous materials and foodstuffs or 

cargo of an organic nature. The affected 

entries are as follows: 

Section 172.102 lists special 

provisions applicable to the 

transportation of specific hazardous 

materials. 

• Benzaldehyde, UN1990 

• Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, 

n.o.s, UN3264, PG II and III 

• Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, 

n.o.s., UN3265, PG II and III 

• Extracts, flavoring, liquid, UN1197, 

PG II and III 

• Flammable liquids, corrosive, n.o.s., 

UN2924, PG III 

• Phosphoric acid solution, UN1805 

Special Provision W11 

Currently, § 176.800(a) of the HMR 

specifies that each package requiring a 

Class 8 (corrosive) label being 

transported by vessel must be stowed 

clear from living quarters and away 

from foodstuffs and cargo of an organic 

nature. In addition, § 176.800(b) 

prohibits packages requiring a Class 8 

(corrosive) label from being stowed over 

any readily combustible material. DOT– 

SP 11691 authorizes deviation from the 

segregation requirements for vessel 

stowage when shipped in the same 

transport unit of certain flammable, 

Class 9 (miscellaneous), and corrosive 

liquids that are the ingredients of soft 

drinks (beverages). DOT–SP 11691 also 

allows these packages of certain 

corrosive liquids to be stowed over 

packages of other specifically 

authorized flammable liquids. During 

the review of this SP, PHMSA noted 

that the transport conditions found in 

DOT–SP 11691 are different from the 

currently authorized segregation from 

foodstuffs requirements found in the 

International Maritime Dangerous 

Goods (IMDG) Code sections 7.3.4.2.1 

and 7.3.4.2.2, in that a segregation 

distance of 3 m (10 ft) from foodstuffs 

is required by the IMDG Code. 

Based on our review, DOT–SP 11691 

did not reveal safety incidents 

associated with its transport history. 

Therefore, we are proposing to adopt 

new special provision ‘‘W11’’ to adopt 

the operational control provisions of 

DOT–SP 11691 as well as the additional 

requirement that packages requiring 

Class 8 labels must be separated within 

the transport unit by a distance of 3 m 

(10 ft) from foodstuffs and cargo of an 

organic nature. The SP includes specific 

technical names that are authorized, but 

to be more consistent with the IMDG 

Code provisions, PHMSA is proposing 

to extend the exception to all packages 

offered for transport under any of the 

proper shipping names (and associated 

packing group) to which this special 

provision is assigned. The proposed 

special provision W11 would allow 

entries assigned this special provision, 

when offered for transportation by 

vessel, to be offered in the same 

transport unit with foodstuffs and cargo 

of an organic nature provided a distance 

of 3m (10 feet) is maintained between 

the hazardous materials and foodstuffs 

or cargo of an organic nature. Class 8 

(corrosive) materials assigned this 

special provision would also be allowed 

to be stowed over packages of 

flammable liquids also assigned this 

special provision. 

Part 176 

Section 176.90 

Section 176.90 prescribes 

requirements for private automobiles 

carrying Class 1 hazardous materials on 

board ferry vessels. There are four SPs 

that provide relief for ferry transport of 

private automobiles carrying engines, 

gasoline, and propane. DOT–SP 7465, 

11150, 13213, and 14458 all contain 

slightly different provisions to facilitate 

this process safely. Where differences 

exist between these permits, PHMSA 

has attempted to choose the least 

restrictive provision for adoption. 

PHMSA specifically requests comments 

on this approach. 

PHMSA is proposing to renumber the 

existing lone paragraph as paragraph (a), 

and to add a new paragraph (b) to adopt 

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combustion, flammable gas powered or 

flammable liquid powered, including 

when fitted in machinery or vehicles 

(i.e. motor vehicles, recreational 

vehicles, campers, trailers), vehicle 

flammable liquid or flammable gas 

powered, gasoline, and petroleum gases, 

liquefied or liquefied petroleum gas’’ 

when included as part of a motor home, 

recreational vehicle, camper, or trailer 

when carried on board ferry vessels 

subject to certain operational controls. 

In this NPRM, PHMSA is proposing to 

revise this section to allow items 

normally offered as engines, vehicles, 

gasoline, or propane in private 

automobiles aboard ferry vessels to 

receive exceptions with certain 

restrictions. These restrictions include: 

(1) Cylinders must be visually inspected 

for defects, cracks, or leaks, and gasoline 

containers must show no signs of 

damage or leakage; (2) cylinders of 

liquefied petroleum gas must have the 

cylinders securely attached to 

recreational vehicles; (3) extra 

containers of gasoline (including camp 

stove or lantern fuel) and portable 

cylinders of liquefied petroleum gas 

(including cylinders for camping 

equipment) not securely attached to 

recreational vehicles must be stowed in 

the vessel’s paint locker; (4) liquefied 

petroleum gas cylinders must be 

secured by closing the shut-off valves 

prior to the recreational vehicles being 

loaded on the vessel; (5) the owner or 

operator of each recreational vehicle 

must be directed to close all operating 

valves within the vehicles, (6) ‘‘no 

smoking’’ signs must be posted on the 

vehicle decks and, if used for storage of 

hazardous materials in close proximity 

to the vessel’s paint locker; (7) a 

continuous patrol of the vehicle decks 

must be made by a crewmember, and 

any unusual or dangerous situation 

must be reported to the vessel’s master; 

(8) passengers are allowed on the 

vehicle decks, but are subject to the 

control of the crew personnel 

conducting the continuous vehicle deck 

patrol; (9) vessel personnel responsible 

for performing any function in the 

proposed section must be trained in 

accordance with Subpart H of Part 172; 

and (10) shipments made under this 

section are subject to the Hazardous 

Materials Incident Reporting 

requirements. 

E. Operational Highway/Rail/Shipper/

Other 

Part 171 

Section 171.8 

Section 171.8 defines terms generally 

used throughout the HMR that have 

broad or multi-modal applicability. 

PHMSA is proposing to add the 

following definition based on the 

proposed adoption of DOT–SP 11458: 

Display pack: This term means a 

package intended to be placed on the 

floor of retail stores which is designed 

to provide direct customer access to 

consumer commodities contained 

within the package when all or part of 

the outer fiberboard packaging is 

removed. 

DOT–SP 11458 authorizes the 

transportation in commerce of display 

packs of consumer commodity packages 

or limited quantity packages that exceed 

the 30 kg gross weight limit. The 

provisions of DOT–SP 11458 are being 

proposed for adoption into § 173.156. 

However, the term ‘‘display pack’’ is not 

currently defined in the HMR. 

Therefore, in this NPRM we are 

proposing to adopt the definition for 

‘‘display pack’’ under § 171.8 based 

upon the definition found in DOT–SP 

11458. 

Part 172 

Section 172.102 

Section 172.102 lists Special 

Provisions applicable to the 

transportation of specific hazardous 

materials. Special Provisions contain 

packaging requirements, prohibitions, 

and exceptions applicable to particular 

quantities or forms of hazardous 

materials. PHMSA is proposing the 

following revisions to the § 172.102, 

Special Provisions: 

Special Provision 380 

PHMSA proposes to add Special 

Provision 380 to adopt SP 10705. This 

SP provides relief from the segregation 

requirements of § 177.848(d) for the 

transport of UN1092, Acrolein, 

stabilized by private carrier in a motor 

vehicle. The SP prescribes the 

packaging that must be used and the 

materials with which acrolien, 

stabilized may be loaded. The SP further 

specifies that the motor carrier must 

maintain a satisfactory safety rating as 

prescribed in part 385 of CFR Title 49. 

Based on our review, the fact that 

transportation conducted under this SP 

has an acceptable safety record, and 

adopting it would provide flexibility in 

transportation while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to adopt its provisions in its 

entirety in this Special Provision. The 

provisions of DOT–SP 10705 are 

specific to UN1092, Acrolein, stabilized; 

therefore, this Special Provision is 

assigned exclusively to that HMT entry. 

Special Provision 381 

PHMSA proposes to add Special 

Provision 381 to adopt SP 7991. This SP 

provides relief from the HMR for the 

transportation of railroad flagging kits 

by highway. See § 173.184 for a detailed 

discussion of the proposed adoption of 

DOT–SP 7991. This Special Provision is 

assigned to the following HMT entries: 

Fusee (rail or highway) (NA1325, 

Division 4.1, PG II; Articles, pyrotechnic 

(UN0431, Division 1.4G, PG II); Signal 

Devices, hand (UN0373, Division 1.4S, 

PG II); Signal Devices, hand (UN0191, 

Division 1.4G, PG II); and Signals, 

railway track, explosive (UN0193, 

Division 1.4S, PG II). 

Special Provision 382 

PHMSA proposes to add Special 

Provision 382 to adopt SP 8006. This SP 

provides relief from the labeling 

requirements of § 172.400(a) for the 

transportation of toy plastic or paper 

caps for toy pistols by motor vehicle, 

railcar, cargo vessel, and cargo aircraft. 

See § 172.400a(a)(8) for a detailed 

discussion of the proposed adoption of 

DOT–SP 8006. This Special Provision is 

assigned to the following HMT entries: 

Articles, explosive, n.o.s. (UN0349) and 

Toy caps (UN0337). 

Special Provision 383 

PHMSA proposes to add Special 

Provision 383 to adopt SP 11356. This 

SP authorizes material meeting the 

conditions for high viscosity flammable 

liquids specified in § 173.121(b)(1)(i), 

(b)(1)(ii), and (b)(1)(iv), to be re-classed 

to Packing Group III for transportation 

by motor vehicle. The SP prescribes 

packaging, capacity limitations, and 

load securement requirements. Based on 

our review, the fact that transportation 

conducted under this SP has an 

acceptable safety record, and adopting it 

would provide flexibility in the 

transportation of these materials while 

maintaining an equivalent level of 

safety, we are proposing to adopt the 

provisions of the SP in its entirety in 

this Special Provision. This Special 

Provision is assigned to the following 

HMT entries: Coating solution (UN1139, 

PG II) and paint (UN1263, PG II). 

Special Provision 384 

PHMSA proposes to add Special 

Provision 384 to adopt SP 11666. This 

SP authorizes the transportation of 

green graphite electrodes and shapes 

that are large single component solid 

objects not subject to sifting, in open rail 

flat cars, open bed motor vehicles, and 

intermodal containers. The SP 

prescribes load securement 

requirements for the electrodes and 

shapes. Based on our review, the fact 

that transportation conducted under this 

SP has an acceptable safety record, and 

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the transportation of these articles and 

materials while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to adopt the provisions of the 

SP in its entirety in this Special 

Provision. This Special Provision is 

assigned to the following HMT entries: 

Other regulated substances, n.o.s. 

(NA3077, PG III) and Environmentally 

hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s. 

(UN3077, PG III) 

Special Provision 385 

PHMSA proposes to add Special 

Provision 385 to adopt SP 13343. This 

SP authorizes the use of cargo heaters 

when weather conditions are such that 

the freezing of certain wetted explosive 

material is likely. Shipments must be 

made by private, leased or contract 

carrier vehicles in exclusive use. Cargo 

heaters must be reverse refrigeration 

(heat pump) units. Shipments made in 

accordance with the SP are excepted 

from the anti-freeze requirements of 

§ 173.60(b)(4). Based on our review, the 

fact that transportation conducted under 

this SP has an acceptable safety record, 

and adopting it would provide 

flexibility to motor carriers engaged in 

the transportation of these explosive 

materials while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to adopt the provisions of the 

SP in its entirety in this Special 

Provision. The provisions of DOT–SP 

13343 are specific to Trinitroresorcinol, 

wetted or Styphnic acid, wetted with not 

less than 20% water, or mixture of 

alcohol and water by mass (UN0394); 

therefore this Special Provision is 

assigned exclusively to that HMT entry. 

Special Provision B130 

PHMSA proposes to add Special 

Provision B130 to adopt SP 14525. This 

SP provides relief from the HMR except 

for the shipping paper requirements of 

Subpart C of Part 172, emergency 

response information as required by 

§ 172.602, and the marking 

requirements of § 172.302,(a), (b), and 

(d) when transporting used 

diatomaceous earth filter material by 

highway. The SP prescribes packaging, 

quantity limitations, and the required 

method of storing the packages within 

the motor vehicle. Based on our review, 

the fact that transportation conducted 

under this SP has an acceptable safety 

record, and adopting it would provide 

flexibility to private motor carriers 

engaged in pest control operations while 

maintaining an equivalent level of 

safety, we are proposing to adopt the 

provisions of the SP in its entirety in 

this Special Provision. The provisions of 

SP 14525 are specific to self-heating 

solid, organic, n.o.s. (UN3088); therefore 

this Special Provision is assigned 

exclusively to that HMT entry. 

Section 172.202 

Section 172.202 establishes 

requirements for shipping descriptions 

on shipping papers. As part of these 

shipping paper requirements, in many 

situations a net or gross quantity of the 

hazardous materials must be included. 

SP 11811 provides relief from this 

requirement for local collections 

operations transporting hazardous 

materials and hazardous substances by 

highway that are ‘‘household wastes’’ as 

described in 40 CFR 261.4 and not 

subject to the Environmental Protection 

Agency’s hazardous waste regulations in 

40 CFR, Parts 262 and 263. Based on our 

review, the fact that transportation 

conducted under this SP has an 

acceptable safety record, and adopting it 

would provide flexibility to shippers 

while maintaining an equivalent level of 

safety, we are proposing to revise 

paragraph (c) of § 172.202 to adopt the 

provisions of SP 11811 in its entirety. 

Section 172.315 

Section 172.315 establishes 

requirements for the marking of 

packages containing limited quantities 

of hazardous materials. For 

transportation by highway by private 

carrier SP 11197 provides relief from the 

requirement to display the limited 

quantity marking on packages 

containing materials assigned to Packing 

Groups II and III prepared in accordance 

with the limited quantity requirements 

in Part 173. The relief offered by SP 

11197 does not include materials 

assigned to Classes 1, and 7, and 

Division 6.1 and 6.2 materials. The SP 

prescribes inner packaging and package 

quantity limitations; the maximum gross 

weight of packages that may be 

transported in one vehicle; and special 

package marking requirements. Based 

on our review, the fact that 

transportation conducted under this SP 

has an acceptable safety record, and 

adopting it would provide flexibility in 

transportation while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to add a new paragraph (a)(3) 

to § 172.315 to adopt the provisions of 

SP 11197 in its entirety. 

Section 172.400a 

Section 172.400a provides exceptions 

from the § 172.400 general labeling 

requirements for packages or 

containment devices containing 

hazardous materials and offered for 

transportation or transported in 

commerce. SP 8006 provides relief from 

the § 172.400 general labeling 

requirements for toy plastic or paper 

caps for toy pistols described as 

‘‘UN0349, Articles, explosive, n.o.s. 

(Toy caps), 1.4S, PG II’’ or ‘‘NA0337, 

Toy caps, 1.4S, PG II’’ when offered for 

transportation by motor vehicle, rail 

freight, cargo vessel, and cargo aircraft. 

The toy plastic or paper caps must have 

been examined in conformance with 

§ 173.56 and approved by the Associate 

Administrator for Hazardous Materials 

Safety. The SP specifies that the toy 

plastic or paper caps must be in the 

form of sheets, strips, rolls, or 

individual caps and further specifies the 

maximum average explosive 

composition of each cap. The SP also 

prescribes quantity limitations and 

packaging, segregation, and special 

marking requirements. Based on our 

review, the fact that transportation 

conducted under this SP has an 

acceptable safety record, and adopting it 

would provide flexibility in 

transportation while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to add a new paragraph (a)(8) 

to § 172.400a to adopt the provisions of 

SP 8006 in its entirety. 

Part 173 

Section 173.12 

Section 173.12 provides certain 

exceptions and authorizations for the 

transportation of waste materials. SP 

11470 authorizes transportation by 

motor vehicle and cargo vessel of 

shrink-wrapped pallets containing 

boxes of waste ORM–D or limited 

quantity materials when marked with 

the word ‘‘WASTE’’ on the outside of 

the pallet instead of each individual 

box. The SP prescribes packaging and 

marking requirements for the waste 

materials. In addition, under a petition 

for rulemaking under petition number 

P–1611, COSTHA also requested that 

PHMSA adopt this SP into the HMR. 

Based on our review, the fact that 

transportation conducted under this SP 

has an acceptable safety record, and 

adopting it would provide flexibility in 

transportation while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to add a new paragraph (h) to 

§ 173.12 to adopt the provisions of SP 

11470 in its entirety. 

Section 173.29 

Section 173.29 prescribes certain 

requirements, exceptions, and 

authorizations for the transportation of 

empty packagings. SP 9610 provides 

relief from complete shipping papers 

and the placarding requirements of 

subpart F of part 172 for smokeless 

powder residue when transported by 

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car’’ (TOCF) service. The smokeless 

powder must be approved in 

conformance with § 173.56 as a Class 1 

explosive substance. The SP prescribes 

packaging requirements, quantity 

limitations, operational controls, and a 

specific shipping description for the 

material. Based on our review, the fact 

that transportation conducted under this 

SP has an acceptable safety record, and 

adopting it would provide flexibility in 

transportation while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to revise paragraph (f) of 

§ 173.29 to adopt the provisions of SP 

9610 in its entirety. We invite specific 

comment on the adoption of this SP 

pertaining to hazard communication. 

Section 173.63 

Section 173.63 provides certain 

packaging exceptions for the 

transportation of Class 1 (explosive) 

materials. SP 4850 authorizes Cord, 

detonating, or Fuse detonating, metal 

clad (UN0290, Div. 1.1D) to be renamed 

and reclassed as Cord, detonating, mild 

effect, or Fuse, detonating, mild effect, 

metal clad (UN0104, Div. 1.4D); and 

Charges, shaped, flexible, linear 

(UN0288, Div. 1.1D) to be renamed and 

reclassed ‘‘Charges, shaped, flexible, 

linear (UN0237, Div. 1.4D) and 

transported by motor vehicle, railcar, 

cargo vessel, and cargo aircraft. The SP 

prescribes packaging requirements and 

quantity limitations. Based on our 

review, the fact that transportation 

conducted under this SP has an 

acceptable safety record, and adopting it 

would provide flexibility in 

transportation while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to revise paragraph (a) of 

§ 173.63 to adopt the provisions of SP 

4850 in its entirety. 

Section 173.156 

Section 173.156 provides certain 

exceptions and authorizations for the 

transportation of limited quantities and 

other regulated materials (ORM). For 

transportation by railcar in trailer-onflat-car (TOFC) or container-on-flat-car 

(COFC) service, or roadrailer and/or 

railrunner trailers or by motor vehicle, 

or cargo vessel SP 11458 authorizes 

display packs of consumer commodity 

packages that exceed 30 kg gross weight. 

See § 171.8 for a discussion of the 

proposed addition of the definition of 

‘‘display pack.’’ The SP prescribes 

packaging and marking requirements 

and quantity limitations. In addition, in 

a petition for rulemaking under petition 

number P–1607, COSTHA requested 

PHMSA adopt this SP into the HMR. 

Based on our review, the fact that 

transportation conducted under this SP 

has an acceptable safety record, and 

adopting it would provide flexibility in 

transportation while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to add a new paragraph (c) to 

§ 173.156 to adopt the provisions of SP 

11458 in its entirety. 

The proposed adoption of SP 11470 

relating to exceptions for waste limited 

quantity and ORM–D materials is 

discussed in § 173.12. We are proposing 

to add a new paragraph (d) to § 173.156 

to direct the reader to the proposed new 

paragraph (h) of § 173.12 which adopts 

the provisions of SP 11470. 

Section 173.159 

Section 173.159 prescribes packaging 

requirements for wet batteries. For 

transportation by motor vehicle, railcar, 

cargo vessel and passenger and cargo 

aircraft, SP 11078 excepts the 

transportation of nickel cadmium 

batteries containing potassium 

hydroxide, a Class 8 material from the 

other requirements of the HMR. The SP 

prescribes packaging requirements and 

quantity limitations. Based on our 

review, the fact that transportation 

conducted under this SP has an 

acceptable safety record, and adopting it 

would provide flexibility in 

transportation while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to add a new paragraph (j) to 

§ 173.159 to adopt the provisions of SP 

11078 in its entirety. 

Section 173.168 

Section 173.168 prescribes specific 

approval, testing, protection, packaging, 

and equipment marking requirements 

for chemical oxygen generators. SP 

11984 authorizes certain unapproved 

chemical oxygen generators with only 

one positive means of preventing 

unintentional actuation of the generator, 

and without the required approval 

number marked on the outside of the 

package, to be transported by motor 

vehicle, railcar, and cargo vessel. The 

SP prescribes packaging, testing and 

marking requirements. Based on our 

review, the fact that transportation 

conducted under this SP has an 

acceptable safety record, and adopting it 

would provide flexibility in 

transportation while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to add a new paragraph (g) to 

§ 173.168 to adopt the provisions of SP 

11984 in its entirety. 

Section 173.184 

Section 173.184 prescribes specific 

packaging requirements for the 

transportation of highway or rail fusees. 

Flagging kits transported on railroad 

motor vehicles including privately 

owned motor vehicles under the direct 

control of on-duty railroad employees, 

in conformance with SP 7991, are 

excepted from the requirements of the 

HMR. Flagging kits can only contain 

fusees and railroad torpedoes described 

as; Fusee (rail or highway) (NA1325, 

Division 4.1, PG II); Articles, 

pyrotechnic (UN0431, Division 1.4G, PG 

II); Signal devices, hand (UN0373, 

Division 1.4S, PG II); Signal devices, 

hand (UN0191, Division 1.4G, PG II); 

and Signals, railway track, explosive 

(UN0193, Division 1.4S, PG II). The SP 

prescribes packaging requirements, 

quantity limitations and operational 

controls. Based on our review, the fact 

that transportation conducted under this 

SP has an acceptable safety record, and 

adopting it would provide flexibility in 

transportation while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to add a new paragraph (c) to 

§ 173.184 to adopt the provisions of SP 

7991 in its entirety. 

Section 173.226 

Section 173.226 prescribes specific 

packaging requirements for the 

transportation of Materials poisonous by 

inhalation, Division 6.1, Packing Group 

I, Hazard Zone A. When transported as 

prescribed in SP 11055, liquid 

hazardous materials in Division 6.1 

Packing Group I, Hazard Zone A are 

excepted from the segregation 

requirements of §§ 174.81, 176.83, and 

177.848(d). The SP prescribes packaging 

and testing requirements, quantity 

limitations, and cushioning and 

absorbent material requirements. Based 

on our review, the fact that 

transportation conducted under this SP 

has an acceptable safety record, and 

adopting it would provide flexibility in 

transportation while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to add a new paragraph (f) to 

§ 173.226 to adopt the provisions of SP 

11055 in its entirety. 

Section 173.306 

Section 173.306 provides exceptions 

for limited quantities of compressed gas. 

SP 13199 permits reconditioned (used) 

refrigerating machines (UN2857, Div. 

2.2) to be transported under the 

requirements prescribed in § 173.306(e) 

and excepted from the marking 

requirements of § 172.302(c) when 

transported by motor vehicle, and 

meeting certain structure and Class A 

refrigerant gas weight requirements. The 

SP also prescribes operational controls 

and testing requirements. Section 

173.306(e) currently permits only new 

(unused) refrigerating machines to be 

excepted from specification packaging, 

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modal requirements. Based on our 

review, the fact that transportation 

conducted under this SP has an 

acceptable safety record, and adopting it 

would provide flexibility in 

transportation while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to a add new paragraph (e)(2) 

to § 173.306 to adopt the provisions of 

SP 13199 in its entirety. 

Section 173.322 

Section 173.322 prescribes specific 

packaging requirements for the 

transportation of ethyl chloride. SP 

14422 authorizes transportation by 

motor vehicle, railcar, or cargo vessel of 

four ounces or less of ethyl chloride, 

packaged in a DOT–2P or DOT–2Q 

container as a consumer commodity. 

The SP prescribes quantity limitations 

and packaging, testing and marking 

requirements. Based on our review, the 

fact that transportation conducted under 

this SP has an acceptable safety record, 

and adopting it would provide 

flexibility in transportation while 

maintaining an equivalent level of 

safety, we are proposing to and add a 

new paragraph (f) to § 173.322 to adopt 

the provisions of SP 14422 in its 

entirety. 

Part 174 

Section 174.67 

Section 174.67 establishes specific 

operational requirements for railroad 

tank car unloading. For combustible 

liquid or Class 3 liquid petroleum 

distillate fuels, SP 12002 authorizes 

clearing frozen liquid blockages from 

the outlet by attaching a fitting to the 

outlet line and applying nitrogen at a 

pressure of 50 to 100 psi. Based on our 

review, the fact that transportation 

conducted under this SP has an 

acceptable safety record, and adopting it 

would provide flexibility in rail 

operations while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to revise paragraph (g) to 

§ 174.67 to adopt the provisions of SP 

12002 in its entirety. 

Part 177 

Section 177.820 

SPs 11352, 12207, 12306, 13165, and 

14945 authorize the movement of 

certain hazardous materials across 

public roads. Such movements are not 

subject to Subparts C (Shipping Papers), 

D (Marking), E (Labeling), and F 

(Placarding) of Part 172. The SPs 

prescribe operational controls. Based on 

our review, the fact that transportation 

conducted under this SP has an 

acceptable safety record, and adopting it 

would provide flexibility in rail 

operations while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to add a new § 177.820 to 

adopt the provisions of these SPs in 

their entirety. 

Section 177.834 

Section 177.834 establishes general 

operational requirements for 

transportation by highway. SPs 9874, 

13190, 13424, 13959, 14141, 14150, 

14680, 14822, 14827, and 14840 

authorize ‘‘attendance’’ of the loading or 

unloading of a cargo tank by a qualified 

person observing all loading or 

unloading operations by means of a 

video monitor located at a remote 

control station. These SPs prescribe 

operational controls and specific 

requirements for the video monitoring 

system. Based on our review, the fact 

that transportation conducted under 

these SPs have an acceptable safety 

record, and adopting them would 

provide flexibility in operations while 

maintaining an equivalent level of 

safety, we are proposing to revise 

paragraph (i)(3) and (i)(4) of § 177.834 to 

adopt the provisions of these SPs in 

their entirety. 

SPs 13484 and 14447 authorize 

‘‘attendance’’ of the loading or 

unloading of a cargo tank through the 

use of hoses equipped with cable 

connected wedges, plungers, or flapper 

valves located at each end of the hose, 

able to stop the flow of product from 

both the source and the receiving tank 

within one second without human 

intervention in the event of a hose 

rupture, disconnection, or separation. 

The SPs prescribe inspection 

requirements and operational controls 

for use of the hoses. Based on our 

review, the fact that transportation 

conducted under these SPs have an 

acceptable safety record, and adopting 

them would provide flexibility in 

operations while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to revise paragraphs (i)(3) and 

(i)(4) of § 177.834 to adopt the 

provisions of SPs 13484 and 14447 in 

their entirety. 

SPs 10597, 10803, 10882, 14618, and 

14726 authorize the use of diesel or 

propane fueled combustion cargo 

heaters in motor vehicles used to 

transport Class 3 (flammable liquid) or 

Division 2.1 (flammable gas) materials. 

The SPs prescribe operational controls 

for use of the heaters. Based on our 

review, the fact that transportation 

conducted under these SPs have an 

acceptable safety record, and adopting 

them would provide flexibility in 

operations while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to revise paragraph (l)(2)(i) of 

§ 177.834 to adopt the provisions of 

these SPs in their entirety. In this 

NPRM, as the existing paragraph 

(l)(2)(ii) of § 177.834 relating to the 

Effective date for combustion heater 

requirements is obsolete, we are 

proposing its removal. In addition, we 

are also proposing the redesignation of 

paragraph (l)(2)(iii) of § 177.834 to 

paragraph (l)(2)(ii). 

Section 177.838 

Section 177.838 establishes specific 

operational requirements for the 

transportation of Class 4 (flammable 

solid) materials, Class 5 (oxidizing) 

materials, and Division 4.2 (self-heating 

and pyrophoric liquid) materials. 

Notwithstanding the segregation 

requirements of § 177.848(d), SP 11373 

authorizes the transport on the same 

transport vehicle of Sodium 

hydrosulfite or sodium dithionite, 

UN1384, in Packing Group II or III; 

Thiourea dioxide, UN33341, in Packing 

Group II or III; and Self-heating, solid, 

organic, n.o.s., UN3088, in Packing 

Group II or III, with Class 8 materials. 

The SP prescribes packaging and 

separation requirements. Based on our 

review, the fact that transportation 

conducted under this SP has an 

acceptable safety record, and adopting it 

would provide flexibility in highway 

operations while maintaining an 

equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to revise the title of § 177.838 

and add a new paragraph (i) to § 177.838 

to adopt the provisions of SP 11373 in 

its entirety. 

Section 177.840 

Section 177.840 establishes specific 

operational requirements for the 

transportation of Class 2 (gases) 

materials. Notwithstanding the 

segregation requirements of 

§ 177.848(d), SP 11043 authorizes the 

transport on the same transport vehicle 

of Division 2.3, Hazard Zone A 

materials with materials classed as 

Division 2.1, Class 3, Class 4, Class 5, 

and Class 8. The SP prescribes 

packaging, marking, separation 

requirements. 

Notwithstanding the segregation 

requirements of § 177.848(d), SP 14335 

authorizes the transport on the same 

transport vehicle of Division 2.3, Hazard 

Zone A materials with specification 

non-bulk packagings and IBCs 

containing only the residue of Division 

2.1, 4.3, 5.1, and Class 3 and 8 materials. 

The SP prescribes separation and 

securement requirements, operational 

controls, quantity limitations, and 

carrier safety rating requirements. 

Based on our review, the fact that 

transportation conducted under these 


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SPs have an acceptable safety record, 

and adopting them would provide 

flexibility in highway operations while 

maintaining an equivalent level of 

safety, we are proposing to add a new 

paragraph (a)(3) to § 177.840 to adopt 

the provisions of SPs 11043 and 14335 

in their entirety. 

Section 177.841 

Section 177.841 establishes specific 

operational requirements for the 

transportation of Division 6.1 and 

Division 2.3 materials. Notwithstanding 

the segregation requirements of 

§ 177.848(d), SP 11151 authorizes 

transportation by highway by private or 

contract motor carrier of Division 6.1 

Packing Group I, Hazard Zone A 

materials meeting the definition of a 

hazardous waste as provided in § 171.8 

on the same transport vehicle with 

materials classed as Class 3, Class 4, 

Class 5, and Class 8. The Division 6.1 

Packing Group I, Hazard Zone A 

materials must be loaded on pallets and 

separated from the Class 3, Class 4, 

Class 5, and Class 8 materials by a 

minimum horizontal distance of 2.74 m 

(9 feet). Based on our review, the fact 

that transportation conducted under this 

SP has an acceptable safety record, and 

adopting it would provide flexibility in 

highway operations while maintaining 

an equivalent level of safety, we are 

proposing to add a new paragraph (f) to 

§ 177.841 to adopt the provisions of SP 

11151 in its entirety. 

F. Non-Bulk Packaging Specifications/ 

IBCs 

Part 172 

Section 172.101 

The § 172.101 HMT designates the 

materials listed therein as hazardous 

materials for the purpose of 

transportation of those materials. For 

each listed material, the HMT identifies 

the hazard class or specifies that the 

material is forbidden in transportation, 

and gives the proper shipping name or 

directs the user to the preferred proper 

shipping name. In addition, the HMT 

specifies or references requirements in 

this subchapter pertaining to labeling, 

packaging, quantity limits aboard 

aircraft, and stowage of hazardous 

materials aboard vessels. We are 

proposing to revise several entries in the 

HMT to adopt SPs relating to non-bulk 

packagings and IBCs. Specifically, for 

‘‘UN1415, Lithium,’’ ‘‘UN2257, 

Potassium,’’ ‘‘UN3190, Self-heating 

solid, inorganic, n.o.s.,’’ ‘‘UN1428, 

Sodium,’’ ‘‘UN1381, Phosphorus, 

yellow, under water’’ and ‘‘UN2813, 

Water-reactive solid, n.o.s.’’ for Packing 

Groups II and III, we are proposing to 

add a reference to § 173.151 to provide 

packaging exceptions for relevant 

Hazard Class 4 materials. These 

proposed revisions are discussed below. 

Part 173 

Section 173.62 

Section 173.62 provides specific 

packaging requirements for explosives. 

DOT–SP 12335 authorizes the 

transportation in commerce by motor 

vehicle, cargo vessel, and cargo aircraft 

when authorized in the HMT and 

passenger-carrying aircraft, when 

authorized for carriage by hazmat table 

and used exclusively to transport 

personnel to remote work sites of 

certain Division 1.1D and 1.4D 

detonating cords without the ends being 

sealed in alternative packaging, 

provided that the inner packaging 

containing the detonating cord is made 

of a static-resistant plastic bag of at least 

3 mil thickness and the bag is securely 

closed for transportation. We have noted 

nine violations related to shipments 

moving under DOT–SP 12335. However, 

the violations did not involve safety 

issues with the permit. Thus, we 

propose to adopt the provisions of the 

SP in its entirety in § 173.62. 

Section 173.150 

Section 173.150 provides exceptions 

from the HMR for certain Class 3 

flammable liquid material. This section 

includes exceptions for limited 

quantities, consumer commodities, 

alcoholic beverages, aqueous solutions 

of alcohol and combustible liquids. In 

this NPRM, PHMSA is proposing to add 

a paragraph (h) to include an exception 

that would permit Diesel fuel (UN1202 

or NA1993) and Gasoline (UN1203) to 

be transported one way, by motor 

vehicle, directly from the loading 

location to an equipment repair facility 

in non-specification non-bulk 

packaging, known as a gasoline 

dispenser. Specifically, shipments 

wishing to use this exception would be 

required to transport the material in a 

gasoline dispenser and prior to loading, 

each dispenser must be capped or 

plugged all product inlet and outlet 

piping, so that no fluid may be released 

during transportation. Furthermore, no 

dispenser may contain more than 2 

gallons of gasoline, and each dispenser 

must be blocked, braced or strapped to 

the motor vehicle to prevent movement 

during transportation. This revision is 

proposed to adopt DOT–SP 13217. 

Based on our review, the fact the SP has 

no violations or reported incidents, and 

adopting it would expand the general 

applicability in a safe manner, we are 

proposing to adopt its provisions in its 

entirety in § 173.150. 

Section 173.151 

Section 173.151 provides exceptions 

for Class 4 materials. In this NPRM we 

are proposing to add new paragraph (e) 

that would except ‘‘Lithium, UN1415,’’ 

‘‘Potassium, UN2257,’’ and ‘‘Sodium, 

UN1428,’’ with a net quantity of 

material per inner packaging not 

exceeding 25 grams, from the labeling 

requirements of Part 172, Subpart E and 

the placarding requirements of Part 172 

Subpart F, if they are offered for 

transportation or transported in the 

packagings with conditions set forth in 

that paragraph. We are also establishing 

new paragraph (f) to authorize shipment 

of Self-heating solid, inorganic, n.o.s, in 

unlined, non-DOT specification multiwall paper bags containing a maximum 

of 55 pounds (net) weight. We are 

further adding new paragraph (g) to 

authorize Water reactive solid, n.o.s. 

(contains magnesium, magnesium 

nitrides) in Packing Group II or III to be 

contained in sift-proof bulk packagings. 

These revisions would adopt DOT–SP 

11602, 13796, and 15373. 

DOT–SP 11602 authorizes the 

transportation in commerce of certain 

Division 4.3 materials contained in siftproof closed bulk packagings that 

prevent that prevent water from 

reaching the hazmat and have sufficient 

venting to preclude a dangerous 

accumulation of gaseous emissions. 

Based on our review, the fact the SP has 

no violations or reported incidents, and 

adopting it would expand the general 

applicability in a safe manner, we are 

proposing to adopt its provisions in its 

entirety in § 173.151. 

DOT–SP 13796 authorizes the 

transportation in commerce of 

‘‘UN1381, Phosphorus, yellow, under 

water,’’ in a 30 gallon UN 1A2 steel 

drum certified as a minimum to the PG 

I performance level for solids and the 

PG II performance level for liquids and 

as a minimum dual marked as a 

UN1A2/X400/S (for solid) and UN1A2 

Y/1.4/150 (for liquids). Based on our 

review, the fact the SP has no violations 

or reported incidents, and that its 

adoption would expand the general 

applicability in a safe manner, we are 

proposing to adopt its provisions in its 

entirety in § 173.151. 

DOT–SP 15373 authorizes the 

manufacture, mark, sale and use of the 

specially designed combination 

packagings described herein for 

transportation in commerce of 

‘‘UN1415, Lithium,’’ ‘‘UN2257, 

Potassium,’’ and ‘‘UN1428, Sodium8,’’ 

without hazard labels or placards, with 

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Based on our review, the fact the SP has 

no violations or reported incidents, and 

adopting it would expand the general 

applicability in a safe manner, we are 

proposing to adopt its provisions in its 

entirety in § 173.151. 

Section 173.154 

Section 173.154 provides exceptions 

for Class 8, corrosive materials. We are 

proposing to establish a new paragraph 

(b)(3) to authorize polyethylene bottles 

with rated capacities of one gallon 

(3.785 liters), packed inside an opentop, heavy wall, high density 

polyethylene box for shipping Packing 

Group II and III corrosives. We are also 

proposing to establish new paragraph (e) 

to authorize hydrochloric acid 

concentration not exceeding 38%, in 

Packing Group II to be contained in 

UN31H1 or UN31HH1 intermediate 

bulk containers when loaded in 

accordance with the requirements of 

§ 173.35(h). These revisions would 

adopt DOT–SP 6614, 12030, and 14137. 

DOT–SP 6614 authorizes the use of 

polyethylene bottles placed in a 

polyethylene crate for the transportation 

in commerce of ‘‘Compounds, cleaning 

liquid (consisting of solutions 

containing potassium hydroxide, 

hydrochloric acid or phosphoric acid), 

NA1760, PG II or III,’’ ‘‘Corrosive liquid, 

basic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Potassium 

hydroxide), PG II, and Corrosive liquid, 

basic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Sodium 

hydroxide), PG II, UN3266,’’ ‘‘Corrosive 

liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. 

(Phosphoric acid and Nitric acid), 

UN3264, PG II’’ ‘‘Corrosive liquid, 

acidic, organic, n.o.s. (Glycolic acid), 

UN3265, PG III’’ ‘‘Hypochlorite 

solutions, UN1791, PG III,’’ 

‘‘Hydrochloric acid solution (with not 

over 32% strength), UN1789, PG II’’ and 

‘‘Sulfuric acid (with not more than 51% 

acid), UN2796, PG II.’’ PHMSA has on 

file sixty-seven violations related to 

shipments moving under DOT–SP 6614. 

However, the violations did not involve 

safety issues with the permit. We are 

proposing to adopt the permit, and 

extend it to all corrosive materials of 

Packing Groups II or III based on the 

history of no violations involving safety 

issues and no reported incidents. 

DOT–SP 12030 authorizes the 

transportation in commerce of a 

combination packaging with a 

maximum gross weight not over 37.0 kg, 

consisting of one UN6HG2 composite 

packaging containing battery fluid and 

one UN4G fiberboard box containing a 

dry storage battery. The UN6HG2 

composite packaging has a maximum 

capacity of 8.0 liters and is marked as 

meeting the requirement for Packaging 

Group II. Based on our review, the fact 

the SP has no violations or reported 

incidents, and adopting it would 

expand the general applicability in a 

safe manner, we are proposing to adopt 

its provisions in its entirety in a new 

paragraph (f) in § 173.154. 

DOT–SP 14137 authorizes the 

transportation in commerce of certain 

hydrochloric acid solutions in UN31H1 

or UN31HH1 when loaded in 

conformance with the requirements in 

§ 173.35(h) and the hydrochloric acid 

concentration does not exceed 38%. 

Based on our review, the fact the SP has 

no violations or reported incidents, and 

adopting it would expand the general 

applicability in a safe manner, we are 

proposing to adopt its provisions in its 

entirety in § 173.154. 

Section 173.158 

Section 173.158 provides general 

requirements and exceptions for 

shipments and packagings of nitric acid. 

In this NPRM, we are proposing to 

establish a new paragraph (i) to 

authorize ‘‘Nitric acid of up to 40% 

concentration’’ in a UN1H1 nonremovable head plastic drums with 

certain conditions set forth in that 

paragraph and add new paragraph (j) for 

the transportation of ‘‘Nitric acid, other 

than red fuming, with more than 70% 

nitric acid’’ and ‘‘Nitric acid, other than 

red fuming, with not more than 70% 

nitric acid’’ in a combination packaging 

when offered for transportation or 

transported by rail, highway, or cargo 

vessel. These proposed revisions would 

adopt DOT–SP 8230 and 14213. 

DOT–SP 8230 authorizes the 

transportation in commerce of Packing 

Groups I and II nitric acids in certain 

combination packagings by motor 

vehicle, rail freight, cargo vessel and 

cargo-only aircraft. Specifically, ‘‘Nitric 

acid, other than red fuming, with more 

than 70% nitric acid’’ and ‘‘Nitric acid, 

other than red fuming, with not more 

than 70% nitric acid’’ is authorized to 

be transported in inner plastic bottles in 

rigid foam plastic receptacles or plastic 

bags lined absorbent material in outer 

packagings. Based on our review, the 

fact the SP has no violations or reported 

incidents, and adopting it would 

expand the general applicability in a 

safe manner, we are proposing to adopt 

its provisions in its entirety in 

§ 173.158. 

DOT–SP 14213 authorizes the 

manufacture, marking, sale and use of 

UN1H1 plastic drums to be used for the 

transportation in commerce of nitric 

acid with not more than 40% nitric 

acid. Based on our review, the fact the 

SP has no violations or reported 

incidents, and adopting it would 

expand the general applicability in a 

safe manner, we are proposing to adopt 

its provisions in its entirety in 

§ 173.158. 

Section 173.159 

Section 173.159 provides packaging 

and shipping specifications and 

exceptions for wet batteries. We are 

proposing to revise paragraph (e) to 

include both shipments of electric 

storage batteries containing electrolyte 

or corrosive battery fluid, and electric 

storage batteries and battery acid. This 

change would adopt DOT–SP 13548. 

DOT–SP 13548 authorizes the 

transportation in commerce of lead acid 

batteries and packages of battery acid 

with two different UN numbers on the 

same motor vehicle with the packages 

secured against movement. Based on 

our review, the fact the SP has no 

violations or reported incidents, and 

adopting it would expand the general 

applicability in a safe manner, we are 

proposing to adopt its provisions in its 

entirety in § 173.159. 

Section 173.181 

Section 173.181 sets forth packaging 

and shipping requirements for 

Pyrophoric materials (liquids). In this 

NPRM, we are proposing to add new 

paragraph (d) to authorize the 

transportation in commerce of certain 

pyrophoric materials in a combination 

package consisting of UN1A2 outer 

package and a UN1A1 inner package. 

This revision would adopt DOT–SP 

12920. 

DOT–SP 12920 authorizes the 

transportation in commerce of certain 

pyrophoric materials in a combination 

package consisting of UN1A2 outer 

package and a UN1A1 inner package, 

with no more than two (2) inner drums 

placed inside the outer drum. PHMSA 

has on file six violations related to 

shipments moving under DOT–SP 

12920. However, the violations did not 

involve safety issues with the permit; 

rather, they pertained to noncompliance with the permit or the HMR. 

Based on our review, the fact the SP has 

no violations involving safety issues 

with the permit and no reported 

incidents, and adopting it would 

expand the general applicability in a 

safe manner, we are proposing to adopt 

its provisions in its entirety in 

§ 173.181. 

V. Regulatory Analyses and Notices 

A. Statutory/Legal Authority for This 

Rulemaking 

This rulemaking is issued under the 

authority of the Federal hazardous 

materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 

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the Secretary of Transportation to 

prescribe regulations for the safe 

transportation, including security, of 

hazardous materials in intrastate, 

interstate, and foreign commerce. This 

rulemaking proposes adoption of certain 

special permits into the hazardous 

materials regulations. 

B. Executive Order 12866, Executive 

Order 13563, Executive Order 13610, 

and DOT Regulatory Policies and 

Procedures 

This proposed rulemaking is not 

considered a significant regulatory 

action under Executive Order 12866 

(‘‘Regulatory Planning and Review’’), as 

supplemented and reaffirmed by 

Executive Order 13563 (‘‘Improving 

Regulation and Regulatory Review’’), 

stressing that, to the extent permitted by 

law, an agency rulemaking action must 

be based on benefits that justify its 

costs, impose the least burden, consider 

cumulative burdens, maximize benefits, 

use performance objectives, and assess 

available alternatives, and the 

Regulatory Policies and Procedures of 

the Department of Transportation (44 FR 

11034). Executive Orders 12866 and 

13563 require agencies to regulate in the 

‘‘most cost-effective manner,’’ to make a 

‘‘reasoned determination that the 

benefits of the intended regulation 

justify its costs,’’ and to develop 

regulations that ‘‘impose the least 

burden on society.’’ 

Executive Order 13610, issued May 

10, 2012, urges agencies to conduct 

retrospective analyses of existing rules 

to examine whether they remain 

justified and whether they should be 

modified or streamlined in light of 

changed circumstances, including the 

rise of new technologies. By building off 

of each other, these three Executive 

Orders require agencies to regulate in 

the ‘‘most cost-effective manner,’’ to 

make a ‘‘reasoned determination that 

the benefits of the intended regulation 

justify its costs,’’ and to develop 

regulations that ‘‘impose the least 

burden on society.’’ 

In this notice of proposed rulemaking, 

PHMSA is proposing to amend the HMR 

to adopt provisions contained in certain 

widely-used or long-standing SPs that 

have an established safety record. The 

proposed revisions are intended to 

provide wider access to the regulatory 

flexibility offered in SPs and eliminate 

the need for numerous renewal requests, 

thus reducing paperwork burdens and 

facilitating commerce while maintaining 

an appropriate level of safety. PHMSA 

assumes that for most regulated entities 

in these categories, the revisions 

proposed in this notice of proposed 

rulemaking requires little or no change 

to existing practice or behavior and 

incremental compliance costs will thus 

be close to zero. At the same time, the 

potential for additional safety benefits is 

also very limited in these cases, as 

existing practice and operations are 

already minimizing the number of 

incidents. 

Estimated benefits associated with 

this rule result from the regulated 

community no longer being required to 

apply for SP sand amount to 

approximately $12,000 annually. Costs 

associated with the rule are estimated to 

be negligible annually. Current SP 

holders are already complying with the 

proposed requirements and, if adopted, 

these requirements would not impose 

new requirements on current nonholders of SPs. The overall costs and 

benefits of the rule are dependent on the 

level of pre-existing compliance and the 

overall effectiveness of the new 

requirements specified in this 

rulemaking 

C. Executive Order 13132 

This notice of proposed rulemaking 

has been analyzed in accordance with 

the principles and criteria contained in 

Executive Order 13132 (‘‘Federalism’’), 

64 FR 43255 (Aug. 10, 1999) and the 

President’s May 20, 2009 memorandum 

(74 FR 24693 [May 22, 2009]). The 

requirements in this proposed rule 

would preempt state, local, and Indian 

tribe requirements but would not have 

substantial direct effects on the States, 

the relationship between the national 

government and the States, or the 

distribution of power and 

responsibilities among the various 

levels of government. Therefore, the 

consultation and funding requirements 

of Executive Order 13132 do not apply. 

The Federal hazardous materials 

transportation law, 49 U.S.C. 5101 et 

seq., contains an express preemption 

provision (49 U.S.C. 5125(b)) 

preempting State, local, and Indian tribe 

requirements on the following subjects: 

(1) The designation, description, and 

classification of hazardous materials; 

(2) The packing, repacking, handling, 

labeling, marking, and placarding of 

hazardous materials; 

(3) The preparation, execution, and 

use of shipping documents related to 

hazardous materials and requirements 

related to the number, contents, and 

placement of those documents; 

(4) The written notification, 

recording, and reporting of the 

unintentional release in transportation 

of hazardous material; or 

(5) The design, manufacture, 

fabrication, marking, maintenance, 

recondition, repair, or testing of a 

packaging or container represented, 

marked, certified, or sold as qualified 

for use in transporting hazardous 

material. 

Federal hazardous materials 

transportation law provides at 49 U.S.C. 

5125(b)(2) that, if DOT issues a 

regulation concerning any of these 

subjects, DOT must determine and 

publish in the Federal Register the 

effective date of Federal preemption. 

The effective date may not be earlier 

than the 90th day following the date of 

issuance of the final rule and not later 

than 2 years after the date of issuance. 

This proposed rule would address 

subject areas (1), (2), (3), and (5) above 

and would preempt any state, local, or 

Indian tribe requirements concerning 

these subjects unless the non-Federal 

requirements are ‘‘substantively the 

same’’ as the Federal requirements. The 

effective date of Federal preemption is 

April 30, 2015. 

D. Executive Order 13175 

This notice of proposed rulemaking 

has been analyzed in accordance with 

the principles and criteria contained in 

Executive Order 13175 (‘‘Consultation 

and Coordination with Indian Tribal 

Governments’’). Because this NPRM 

does not have tribal implications and 

does not impose substantial direct 

compliance costs, the funding and 

consultation requirements of Executive 

Order 13175 do not apply. 

E. Regulatory Flexibility Act, Executive 

Order 13272, and DOT Procedures and 

Policies 

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 

U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires an agency to 

review regulations to assess their impact 

on small entities unless the agency 

determines that a rule is not expected to 

have a significant impact on a 

substantial number of small entities. 

The primary costs to small entities 

associated with this proposed rule 

include developing and updating a risk 

assessment, developing and updating 

operating procedures, and additional 

training for hazmat employees who 

perform loading and unloading 

operations. 

PHMSA expects the impacts of this 

rule will be limited for many small 

entities due to their compliance with 

other existing Federal regulations. In 

this notice of proposed rulemaking, 

PHMSA also explicitly acknowledges 

that many regulated entities are holders 

of SPs or are part of industry 

associations with voluntary codes of 

safe practice, and that these may be 

sufficient for compliance with the 

proposed rule as long as all of the 

relevant safety areas are addressed and 

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these categories, the notice of proposed 

rulemaking requires little or no change 

to existing practices or behavior and 

incremental compliance costs will thus 

be close to zero. Therefore, the benefit 

and cost figures discussed below should 

be viewed as upper bounds, both of 

which will be reduced by the extent of 

current practice. 

PHMSA estimates that there are 50 

potentially affected small entities. The 

annualized documentation cost for 

developing and updating the risk 

assessment and the operating 

procedures is estimated to be $375/

small entity. The annualized cost of 

additional training for affected 

employees is estimated to be 

approximately $5.50/employee. Further, 

PHMSA estimates that approximately 

50% of small businesses are already 

implementing procedures that would be 

compliant with this notice of proposed 

rulemaking. Based upon the above 

estimates and assumptions, PHMSA 

certifies that this notice of proposed 

rulemaking does not have a significant 

economic impact on a substantial 

number of small entities. Further 

information on the estimates and 

assumptions used to evaluate the 

potential impacts to small entities is 

available in the Regulatory Impact 

Assessment that has been placed in the 

public docket for this rulemaking. 

F. Paperwork Reduction Act 

PHMSA currently has an approved 

information collection under OMB 

Control No. 2137–0051, entitled 

‘‘Special Permits and Approvals,’’ 

expiring on May 31, 2015. Section 

1320.8(d), Title 5, Code of Federal 

Regulations, requires PHMSA to provide 

interested members of the public and 

affected agencies an opportunity to 

comment on information collection and 

recordkeeping requests. This 

rulemaking adds new exceptions to the 

HMR while eliminating the need for 

persons to apply for a SP, resulting in 

a decrease in burden. PHMSA estimates 

the reduction in information collection 

burden as follows: 

OMB Control No. 2137–0051: SPs and Approvals 

Decrease in Annual Number of Respondents: .................................................................................................................... 98 

Decrease in Annual Responses: ......................................................................................................................................... 98 

Decrease in Annual Burden Hours: ..................................................................................................................................... 196 

Decrease in Annual Burden Cost: ....................................................................................................................................... $12,337.00 

There are 728 grantees associated 

with the 98 special permits being 

proposed for adoption in this 

rulemaking. Over 10 years, a SP would 

on average be renewed twice, resulting 

in 1,456 renewals (728 × 2). The average 

number of applications per year would 

be approximately 146 (1,456/10). The 

annual estimated cost savings would 

total $12,337.00 (146 number of 

renewals per year × $39.50/hr. 

preparation cost; 146 renewals per year 

× $45.00/hr compliance cost). 

Please direct your requests for a copy 

of this final information collection to 

Steven Andrews or T. Glenn Foster, 

Office of Hazardous Materials Standards 

(PHH–12), Pipeline and Hazardous 

Materials Safety Administration, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE., 2nd Floor, 

Washington, DC 20590–0001. 

G. Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) 

A regulation identifier number (RIN) 

is assigned to each regulatory action 

listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal 

Regulations. The Regulatory Information 

Service Center publishes the Unified 

Agenda in April and October of each 

year. The RIN contained in the heading 

of this document can be used to crossreference this action with the Unified 

Agenda. 

H. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act 

This notice of proposed rulemaking 

does not impose unfunded mandates 

under the Unfunded Mandates Reform 

Act of 1995. PHMSA has concluded that 

the rule will not impose annual 

expenditures of $141.3 million on State, 

local, or tribal governments or the 

private sector, and thus does not require 

an Unfunded Mandates Act analysis. 

I. Executive Order 13609 and 

International Trade Analysis 

Under E.O. 13609, agencies must 

consider whether the impacts associated 

with significant variations between 

domestic and international regulatory 

approaches are unnecessary or may 

impair the ability of American business 

to export and compete internationally. 

In meeting shared challenges involving 

health, safety, labor, security, 

environmental, and other issues, 

international regulatory cooperation can 

identify approaches that are at least as 

protective as those that are or would be 

adopted in the absence of such 

cooperation. International regulatory 

cooperation can also reduce, eliminate, 

or prevent unnecessary differences in 

regulatory requirements. 

Similarly, the Trade Agreements Act 

of 1979 (Pub. L. 96–39), as amended by 

the Uruguay Round Agreements Act 

(Pub. L. 103–465), prohibits Federal 

agencies from establishing any 

standards or engaging in related 

activities that create unnecessary 

obstacles to the foreign commerce of the 

United States. For purposes of these 

requirements, Federal agencies may 

participate in the establishment of 

international standards, so long as the 

standards have a legitimate domestic 

objective, such as providing for safety, 

and do not operate to exclude imports 

that meet this objective. The statute also 

requires consideration of international 

standards and, where appropriate, that 

they be the basis for U.S. standards. 

PHMSA participates in the 

establishment of international standards 

in order to protect the safety of the 

American public, and we have assessed 

the effects of the proposed rule to 

ensure that it does not cause 

unnecessary obstacles to foreign trade. 

Accordingly, this rulemaking is 

consistent with E.O. 13609 and 

PHMSA’s obligations under the Trade 

Agreement Act, as amended. 

J. Environmental Assessment 

PHMSA proposes to adopt provisions 

contained in certain widely-used or 

long-standing SPs that have an 

established safety record. The proposed 

revisions are intended to provide wider 

access to the regulatory flexibility 

offered in SPs and eliminate the need 

for numerous renewal requests, thus 

reducing paperwork burdens and 

facilitating commerce while maintaining 

an appropriate level of safety. 

The National Environmental Policy 

Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321–4375, 

requires that federal agencies analyze 

proposed actions to determine whether 

the action will have a significant impact 

on the human environment. The 

Council on Environmental Quality 

(CEQ) regulations order federal agencies 

to conduct an environmental review 

considering (1) the need for the 

proposed action (2) alternatives to the 

proposed action (3) probable 

environmental impacts of the proposed 

action and alternatives and (4) the 

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the consideration process. 40 CFR 

1508.9(b). A detailed NEPA assessment 

has been placed in the docket for this 

rulemaking for public review. 

K. Privacy Act 

Anyone is able to search the 

electronic form of any written 

communications and comments 

received into any of our dockets by the 

name of the individual submitting the 

document (or signing the document, if 

submitted on behalf of an association, 

business, labor union, etc.). You may 

review DOT’s complete Privacy Act 

Statement in the Federal Register 

published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 

19477) which may be viewed at: 

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2000- 

04-11/pdf/00-8505.pdf. 

L. National Technology Transfer and 

Advancement Act 

The National Technology Transfer 

and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 

U.S.C. 272 note) directs federal agencies 

to use voluntary consensus standards in 

their regulatory activities unless doing 

so would be inconsistent with 

applicable law or otherwise impractical. 

Voluntary consensus standards are 

technical standards (e.g. specification of 

materials, test methods, or performance 

requirements) that are developed or 

adopted by voluntary consensus 

standard bodies. 

This proposed rulemaking does not 

involve voluntary consensus standards. 

List of Subjects 

49 CFR Part 171 

Exports, Hazardous materials 

transportation, Hazardous waste, 

Imports, Reporting and recordkeeping 

requirements. 

49 CFR Part 172 

Education, Hazardous materials 

transportation, Hazardous waste, 

Labeling, Packaging and containers, 

Reporting and recordkeeping 

requirements. 

49 CFR Part 173 

Hazardous materials transportation, 

Packaging and containers, Radioactive 

materials, Reporting and recordkeeping 

requirements, Uranium. 

49 CFR Part 174 

Hazardous materials transportation, 

Incorporation, Radioactive materials, 

and Railroad safety. 

49 CFR Part 176 

Hazardous materials transportation, 

Maritime carriers, Radioactive materials, 

Reporting and recordkeeping 

requirements. 

49 CFR Part 177 

Hazardous materials transportation, 

Motor carriers, Radioactive materials, 

Reporting and recordkeeping 

requirements. 

49 CFR Part 178 

Hazardous materials transportation, 

Motor vehicle safety, Packaging and 

containers, Reporting and recordkeeping 

requirements. 

49 CFR Part 180 

Hazardous materials transportation, 

Motor carriers, Motor vehicle safety, 

Packaging and containers, Railroad 

safety, Reporting and recordkeeping 

requirements. 

In consideration of the foregoing, 49 

CFR Chapter I is proposed to be 

amended as follows: 

PART 171—GENERAL INFORMATION, 

REGULATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 171 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101–5128, 44701; 

101, section 4 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Pub. L. 

104–121, sections 212–213; Pub. L. 104–134, 

section 31001; 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97. 

■ 2. In § 171.8, the definition of 

‘‘Display pack’’ is added in alphabetical 

sequence to read as follows: 

§ 171.8 Definitions and abbreviations. 

* * * * * 

Display pack means a package 

intended to be placed at retail stores 

which provides direct customer access 

to consumer commodities contained 

within the package when all or part of 

the outer fiberboard packaging is 

removed. 

* * * * * 

PART 172—HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 

TABLE, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, 

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 

COMMUNICATIONS, EMERGENCY 

RESPONSE INFORMATION, TRAINING 

REQUIREMENTS, AND SECURITY 

PLANS 

■ 3. The authority citation for part 172 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101–5128; 44701; 49 

CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 1.97. 

■ 4. In § 172.101, the Hazardous 

Materials Table is amended by revising 

entries under ‘‘[REVISE]’’ in the 

appropriate alphabetical sequence to 

read as follows: 

§ 172.101 Purpose and use of hazardous 

materials table. 

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MATERIALS

TABLE

Symbols 

Hazardous 

materials 

descriptions 

and proper 

shipping names 

Hazard class or 

division 

Identification No. PG Label codes Special provisions (§ 172.102) 

(8) 

Packaging 

(§ 173.***) 

(9) 

Quantity limitations 

(10) 

Vessel stowage 

Exceptions Non-bulk Bulk 

Passenger 

aircraft/rail 

Cargo aircraft only Location Other 

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8A) (8B) (8C) (9A) (9B) (10A) (10B) 

[REVISE].

* * * * * * * 

Acrolein, stabilized 6.1 UN1092 .... I ............................. 6.1, 3 ... 1, B9, B14, 

B30, B42, B77, T22, TP2, TP7, TP13, TP38, TP44, 380.

None ......... 226 ........... 244 ........... Forbidden Forbidden D ............... 40 

* * * * * * * 

G ............ Articles, explosives, n.o.s. 1.4S UN3049 .... II ............................ 1.4S ..... 101, 382 ... None ......... 62 ............. None ......... 25 kg ........ 100 kg ...... 01 ............. 25 

* * * * * * * 

Articles, pyrotechnic for technical purposes. 1.4G UN0431 .... II ............................ 1.4G .... 381 ........... None ......... 62 ............. None ......... Forbidden 75 kg ........ 02 ............. 25 

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+ ............ Benzaldehyde ....... 9 UN1990 .... III ........................... 9 .......... IB3, T2, 

TP1, W11.

155 ........... 203 ........... 241 ........... 100 L ........ 220 L ........ A.

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Coating solution 

(includes surface treatments or coatings used for industrial or other purposes such as vehicle undercoating, drum or barrel lining).

3 UN1139 .... II ............................ 3 .......... 149, IB2, 

T4, TP1, TP8, 383.

150 ........... 202 ........... 242 ........... 5 L ............ 60 L .......... B 

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G ............ Corrosive liquid, 

acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. 

8 UN3264 .... I ............................. 8 .......... A6, B10, 

T14, TP2, TP27.

None ......... 201 ........... 243 ........... 0.5 L ......... 2.5 L ......... B ............... 40 

II ............................ 8 .......... B2, IB2, 

T11, TP2, TP27, W11.

154 ........... 202 ........... 242 ........... 1 L ............ 30 L .......... B ............... 40 

III ........................... 8 .......... IB3, T7, 

TP1, TP28, W11.

154 ........... 203 ........... 241 ........... 5 L ............ 60 L .......... A ............... 40 

G ............ Corrosive liquid, 

acidic, organic, n.o.s. 

8 UN3265 .... I ............................. 8 .......... A6, B10, 

T14, TP2, TP27.

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II ............................ 8 .......... B2, IB2, 

T11, TP2, TP27, W11.

154 ........... 202 ........... 242 ........... 1 L ............ 30 L .......... B ............... 40 

III ........................... 8 .......... IB3, T7, 

TP1, TP28, W11.

154 ........... 203 ........... 241 ........... 5 L ............ 60 L .......... A ............... 40 

* * * * * * * 

G ............ Environmentally 

hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. 

9 UN3077 .... III ........................... 9 .......... 8, 146, 

335, A112, B54, B120, IB8, IP3, N20, N91, T1, TP33, 384.

155 ........... 213 ........... 240 ........... No limit ..... No limit ..... A 

* * * * * * * 

Extracts, flavoring, 

liquid.

3 UN1197 .... II ............................ 3 .......... 149, IB2, 

T4, TP1, TP8, W11.

150 ........... 202 ........... 242 ........... 5 L ............ 60 L .......... B 

III ........................... 3 .......... B1, IB3, 

T2, TP1, W11.

150 ........... 203 ........... 242 ........... 60 L .......... 220 L ........ A 

* * * * * * * 

Fireworks .............. 1.4S UN0337 .... II ............................ 1.4S ..... 108, 382 ... None ......... 62 ............. None ......... 25 kg ........ 100 kg ...... 01 ............. 25 

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G ............ Flammable liquids, 

corrosive, n.o.s.

3 UN2924 .... I ............................. 3, 8 ...... T14, TP2 .. None ......... 201 ........... 243 ........... 0.5 L ......... 2.5 L ......... E ............... 40 

II ............................ 3, 8 ...... IB2, T11, 

TP2, TP27.

150 ........... 202 ........... 243 ........... 1 L ............ 5 L ............ B ............... 40 

III ........................... 3, 8 ...... B1, IB3, 

T7, TP1, TP28, W11.

150 ........... 203 ........... 242 ........... 5 L ............ 60 L .......... A ............... 40 

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D ............ Fusee (railway or 

highway).

4.1 NA1325 .... II ............................ 4.1 ....... 381 ........... None ......... 184 ........... None ......... 15 kg ........ 50 kg ........ B 

.

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Lithium .................. 4.3 UN1415 .... I ............................. 4.3 ....... A7, A19, 

IB4, IP1, N45.

151 ........... 211 ........... 244 ........... Forbidden 15 kg ........ E ............... 52 

.

* * * * * * * 

D G ........ Other regulated 

substances, solid, n.o.s. 

9 NA3077 .... III ........................... 9 .......... B54, IB8, 

IP2, T1, TP33, 384.

155 ........... 213 ........... 240 ........... No limit ..... No limit ..... A 

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Propane, see also 

Petroleum gases, liquefied.

2.1 UN1978 .... ............................... 2.1 ....... 19, T50, 

N95.

306 ........... 304 ........... 314, 315 ... Forbidden 150 kg ...... E ............... 40 

* * * * * * * 

G ............ Self-heating solid, 

inorganic, n.o.s.

4.2 UN3190 .... II ............................ 4.2 ....... IB6, IP2, 

T3, TP33.

151 ........... 212 ........... 241 ........... 15 kg ........ 50 kg ........ C 

III ........................... 4.2 ....... IB8, IP3, 

T1, TP33.

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G ............ Self-heating solid, 

organic, n.o.s.

4.2 UN3088 .... III ........................... 4.2 ....... IB8, IP3, 

T1, TP33, B130.

None ......... 213 ........... 241 ........... 25 kg ........ 100 kg ...... C 

* * * * * * * 

Signal devices, 

hand.

1.4G UN0191 .... II ............................ 1.4G .... 381 ........... None ......... 62 ............. None ......... Forbidden 75 kg ........ 02 ............. 25 

*******

Signal devices, 

hand.

1.4S UN0373 .... II ............................ 1.4S ..... 381 ........... None ......... 62 ............. None ......... 25 kg ........ 100 kg ...... 01 ............. 25 

*******

Signals, railway 

track, explosive.

1.4S UN0193 .... II ............................ 1.4S ..... 381 ........... None ......... 62 ............. None ......... 25 kg ........ 100 kg ...... 01 ............. 25 

*******

Sodium .................. 4.3 UN1428 .... I ............................. 4.3 ....... A7, A8, 

A19, A20, B9, B48, B68, IB4, IP1, N34, T9, TP7, TP33, TP46.

151 ........... 211 ........... 244 ........... Forbidden 15 kg ........ D ............... 52 

*******

Trinitroresorcinol, 

wetted or Styphnic acid, wetted with not less than 20 percent water, or mixture of alcohol and water by mass.

1.1D UN0394 .... II ............................ 1.1D ..... 385 ........... None ......... 62 ............. None ......... Forbidden Forbidden 04 ............. 25, 5E 

*******

G ............ Water-reactive 

solid, n.o.s.

4.3 UN2813 .... I ............................. 4.3 ....... IB4, N40, 

T9, TP7, TP33.

None ......... 211 ........... 242 ........... Forbidden 15 kg ........ E ............... 40 

II ............................ 4.3 ....... IB7, IP2, 

T3, TP33.

151 ........... 212 ........... 242 ........... 15 kg ........ 50 kg ........ E ............... 40 

III ........................... 4.3 ....... IB8, IP4, 

T1, TP33.

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■ 5. In § 172.102: 

■ a. In paragraph (c)(1), special 

provisions 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, and 

385 are added in numerical sequence. 

■ b. In paragraph (c)(3), special 

provision B130 is added in numerical 

sequence. 

■ c. In paragraph (c)(5), special 

provision N95 is added in numerical 

sequence. 

■ d. In paragraph (c)(9), special 

provision W11 is added in numerical 

sequence. 

The additions are to read as follows: 

§ 172.102 Special Provisions. 

* * * * * 

(c) * * * 

(1) * * * 

380 For transportation by private 

carrier in a motor vehicle, acrolein, 

stabilized is not subject to the 

segregation requirements of § 177.848(d) 

of this subchapter if the following 

requirements are met: 

a. The material is packaged in a DOT 

Specification 4BW240 cylinder, or in a 

DOT 51 portable tank. 

b. The material may only be loaded 

with Class 3, Class 8, and Division 4.1 

materials in Packing Group II or III. 

c. The motor carrier must maintain a 

‘‘satisfactory’’ safety rating as prescribed 

in part 385 of this title. 

381 For railroad flagging kits, see 

§ 173.184 (c) of this subchapter. 

382 When packaged as prescribed in 

§ 172.400a(a)(8), a package containing 

this material is excepted from the 

labeling requirements of § 172.400(a) of 

this subchapter. 

383 For transportation by motor 

vehicle, material meeting the conditions 

for high viscosity flammable liquids 

specified in § 173.121(b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii), 

and (b)(1)(iv), may be re-classed to 

Packing Group III. Packaging must be 

UN standard metal drums attached with 

heavy duty steel strapping to a pallet. 

The capacity of each drum must not 

exceed 220 L (58 gallons). 

384 For green graphite electrodes 

and shapes that are large single 

component solid objects not subject to 

sifting, transport in open rail flat cars, 

open bed motor vehicles, and 

intermodal containers is also 

authorized. The objects must be secured 

to the flat car, motor vehicle, intermodal 

container, or unitized by steel banding 

to wooden runners or pallets and the 

units secured to the flat car, motor 

vehicle, or freight container to prevent 

shifting and movement, including 

relative motion between the objects, 

under conditions normally incident to 

transportation. 

385 Notwithstanding the provisions 

of § 177.834(l) of this subchapter, cargo 

heaters may be used when weather 

conditions are such that the freezing of 

a wetted explosive material is likely. 

Shipments must be made by private, 

leased or contract carrier vehicles under 

exclusive use of the offeror. Cargo 

heaters must be reverse refrigeration 

(heat pump) units. Shipments made in 

accordance with this Special provision 

are excepted from the requirements of 

§ 173.60(b)(4) of this subchapter. 

(3) * * * 

* * * * * 

B130 When transported by highway, 

used diatomaceous earth filter material 

is not subject to any other provisions of 

this subchapter except for the shipping 

paper requirements of subpart C of part 

172 of this subchapter; emergency 

response information as required by 

§ 172.602(a)(2) through (a)(7) of this 

subchapter; and the marking 

requirements of § 172.302(a) of this 

subchapter, if the following 

requirements are met: 

(a) Packagings are non-DOT 

specification sift-proof motor vehicles or 

sift-proof roll-on/roll-off bulk bins, 

which are covered by a tarpaulin or 

other equivalent means. 

(b) The temperature of the material at 

the time it is offered for transport and 

during transportation may not exceed 55 

°C (130 °F). 

(c) The time between offering the 

material for transportation at the point 

of origin, and unloading the material at 

the destination does not exceed 48 

hours. 

(d) In addition to the training 

requirements specified by §§ 172.700 

through 172.704, each driver of a 

vehicle transporting hazardous 

materials must be trained regarding the 

properties and hazards of diatomaceous 

earth filter material, precautions to 

ensure safe transport of the material, 

and actions to be taken in the event of 

an emergency during transportation, or 

a substantial delay in transit, and 

(5) * * * 

* * * * * 

N95 Non-bulk packagings 

containing UN1075, Liquefied 

petroleum gas and UN1978, Propane are 

authorized to be transported in DOT 

4BA240 cylinders and are not required 

to be marked with the UN number and 

proper shipping name or bear hazard 

labels provided: 

a. The cylinder must be transported in 

a closed motor vehicle with the 

FLAMMABLE GAS placards. 

b. Shipping papers must reflect a 

correct current accounting of all 

cylinders both full and expended. 

c. The cylinders are collected and 

transported by a private or a contract 

carrier for reconditioning, reuse or 

disposal. 

d. Cylinders must be secured in the 

vehicle in accordance with § 177.834(a). 

(9) * * * 

* * * * * 

W11 Notwithstanding the 

requirements of § 172.800 and 

§ 176.83(d), entries assigned this special 

provision, when offered for 

transportation by water, may be offered 

in the same transport unit with 

foodstuffs and cargo of an organic 

nature provided a distance of 3 m (10 

ft) is maintained between the hazardous 

materials and foodstuffs or cargo of an 

organic nature. Class 8 (corrosive) 

materials assigned this special provision 

may also be stowed above packages of 

flammable liquids also assigned this 

special provision. 

* * * * * 

■ 7. In 172.202 paragraph (c)(1) is added 

to read as follows: 

§ 172.202 Description of hazardous 

material on shipping papers. 

* * * * * 

(c) * * * 

(1) During local collections 

operations, hazardous materials and 

hazardous substances transported by 

highway that are ‘‘household wastes’’ as 

described in 40 CFR 261.4 and not 

subject to the Environmental Protection 

Agency’s hazardous waste regulations in 

40 CFR, Parts 262 and 263 are excepted 

from the requirements of this paragraph. 

* * * * * 

■ 8. In 172.315 paragraph (a)(3) is added 

to read as follows: 

§ 172.315 Limited quantities. 

(a) * * * 

(3) Except for, Classes 1, and 7, and 

Division 6.1 and 6.2 materials, for 

transportation by highway by private 

carrier, the limited quantity marking is 

not required to be displayed on a 

package containing materials assigned 

to Packing Groups II and III prepared in 

accordance with the limited quantity 

requirements in part 173 of this 

subchapter provided: 

(i) Inner packagings for liquid 

hazardous materials do not exceed 1.0 L 

(0.3 gallons) net capacity each; 

(ii) Inner packagings for solid 

hazardous materials do not exceed 1.0 

kg (2.2 pounds) net capacity each; 

(iii) No more than 2 L (0.6 gallons) or 

2 kg (4.4 pounds) aggregate net quantity 

of any one hazardous material may be 

transported in one vehicle; and 

(iv) The maximum gross weight of the 

packages must not exceed 60 kg (132 

pounds) per vehicle. 

(v) Each package is marked with the 

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number and the statement ‘‘Contains 

Chemicals’’ in letters at least one-inch 

high on a contrasting background. 

* * * * * 

■ 9. In § 172.400a, paragraph (a)(1) is 

revised and paragraph (a)(8) is added to 

read as follows: 

§ 172.400a Exceptions from labeling. 

(a) * * * 

(1) A Dewar flask meeting the 

requirements in § 173.320 of this 

subchapter or a cylinder containing a 

Division 2.1, 2.2, or 2.3 material that is 

durably and legibly marked in 

accordance with CGA C–7, Appendix A 

(IBR; see § 171.7 of this subchapter). 

* * * * * 

(8) Toy plastic or paper caps for toy 

pistols described as ‘‘UN0349, Articles, 

explosive, n.o.s. (Toy caps), 1.4S, PG II’’ 

or ‘‘NA0337, Toy caps, 1.4S, PG II’’ 

offered for transportation by motor 

vehicle, rail freight, cargo vessel, and 

cargo aircraft in conformance with the 

following conditions: 

(i) The toy plastic or paper caps must 

be in the form of sheets, strips, rolls, or 

individual caps; 

(ii) The caps must not contain more 

than an average of twenty-five 

hundredths of a grain of explosive 

composition per cap; 

(iii) The caps must be packed inside 

packagings constructed of cardboard not 

less than 0.013-inch in thickness, metal 

not less than 0.008-inch in thickness, 

non-combustible plastic not less than 

0.015-inch in thickness, or a composite 

blister package consisting of cardboard 

not less than 0.013-inch in thickness 

and non-combustible plastic not less 

than 0.005-inch in thickness that 

completely encloses the caps; 

(iv) The minimum dimensions of each 

side and each end of the cardboard 

packaging must be 1/8th inch in height 

or more; 

(v) The number of caps inside each 

packaging must be limited so that not 

more than 10 grains of explosives 

composition may be packed into one 

cubic inch of space, and not more than 

17.5 grains of the explosive composition 

of toy caps may be packed in any inner 

packaging; 

(vi) Inner packagings must be packed 

in outer packagings meeting PG II 

performance criteria; 

(vii) Toy caps may be packed with 

non-explosive or non-flammable articles 

provided the outer packagings are 

marked as prescribed in this paragraph; 

(viii) Toy paper caps of any kind must 

not be packed in the same packaging 

with fireworks; 

(ix) The outside of each package must 

be plainly marked ‘‘ARTICLES, 

EXPLOSIVES, N.O.S. (TOY CAPS)— 

HANDLE CAREFULLY’’ OR ‘‘TOY 

CAPS—HANDLE CAREFULLY’’; and 

(x) Explosives shipped in 

conformance with this paragraph must 

have been examined in conformance 

with § 173.56 and approved by the 

Associate Administrator for Hazardous 

Materials Safety. 

* * * * * 

PART 173—SHIPPERS—GENERAL 

REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENTS 

AND PACKAGINGS 

■ 10. The authority citation for part 173 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101–5128, 44701; 49 

CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 1.97. 

■ 11. In § 173.12, add paragraph (h) to 

read as follows: 

§ 173.12 Exceptions for shipment of waste 

materials. 

* * * * * 

(h) Shrink-wrapped pallets of limited 

quantity waste. Shrink-wrapped pallets 

containing boxes of waste ORM–D or 

limited quantity materials may be 

transported by motor vehicle and cargo 

vessel when marked with the word 

‘‘WASTE’’ on the outside of the pallet 

instead of on each individual box under 

the following conditions: 

(1) Expired consumer commodities 

must be in their original undamaged 

packaging and marked with the 

‘‘Consumer Commodity ORM–D’’ 

marking or ‘‘Limited Quantities LtdQty’’ marking, 

(2) Packages must be securely affixed 

to a pallet and shrink wrapped, 

(3) The outside of the shrink wrap 

must be marked on opposite sides with: 

‘‘Waste Consumer Commodity ORM–D’’ 

or ‘‘Waste Limited Quantities Ltd-Qty,’’ 

and 

(4) A packaging or shipping paper that 

is permanently marked with a special 

permit number, ‘‘DOT–SP’’ or ‘‘DOT– 

E,’’ for which the provisions of the 

special permit have been adopted into 

this subchapter may continue to be used 

for the life of the packaging without 

obliterating or otherwise removing the 

permanent marking. 

* * * * * 

■ 12. In § 173.29, paragraph (f) is 

revised to read as follows: 

§ 173.29 Empty packagings. 

* * * * * 

(f) Smokeless powder residue when 

transported by motor vehicle or railcar 

in COFC or TOFC service is excepted 

from shipping papers and the 

placarding requirements of subpart F of 

part 172 of this subchapter when 

transported in conformance with the 

following: 

(1) The outer packaging is a UN 

specification 1G fiber drum or 1A2 steel 

drum; 

(2) The amount of smokeless powder 

per outer packaging does not exceed 5 

grams; 

(3) The smokeless powder is approved 

in conformance with § 173.56 as a Class 

1 explosive substance; 

(4) Empty packages must be in a 

closed transport vehicle; 

(5) Empty packages must be loaded by 

the shipper and unloaded by the 

shipper or consignee; and 

(6) The proper shipping description of 

the material is ‘‘RESIDUE: Last 

Contained Powder, smokeless, Hazard 

Class N/A, Identification Number N/A, 

Packing Group N/A’’. 

* * * * * 

■ 13. In § 173.40, revise paragraph (d) as 

follows: 

§ 173.40 General packaging requirements 

for toxic materials packaged in cylinders. 

* * * * * 

(d) * * * 

(1) * * * 

(ii) Each cylinder with a valve must 

be equipped with a protective metal or 

plastic cap, other valve protection 

device, or an overpack which is 

sufficient to protect the valve from 

breakage or leakage resulting from a 

drop of 2.0 m (7 ft) onto a non-yielding 

surface, such as concrete or steel. 

Impact must be at an orientation most 

likely to cause damage. 

■ 14. In § 173.62, Packing Instruction 

139 in the Table of Packing Methods, 

paragraph (c)(5) is revised to read as 

follows: 

§ 173.62 Specific packaging requirements 

for explosives. 

* * * 

(c) * * * 

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TABLE OF PACKING METHODS

Packing instruction Inner packagings Intermediate packagings Outer packagings 

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139 ............................................................................................... Bags .............................. Not necessary ............... Boxes. 

PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS: * * * 

1. For UN0065, 0102, 0104, 0289 and 0290, the ends of the 

detonating cord must be sealed, for example, by a plug firmly fixed so that the explosive cannot escape. The ends of 

CORD DETONATING flexible must be fastened securely.

2. For UN0065, 0104, 0289, 0290 the ends of the detonating 

cord are not required to be sealed provided the inner packaging containing the detonating cord consists of a static-resistant plastic bag of at least 3 mil thickness and the bag is 

securely closed.

3. For UN0065 and UN0289, inner packagings are not required 

when they are fastened securely in coils.

* * * * * * * 

* * * * * 

■ 15. In § 173.63, paragraph (a) is 

revised to read as follows: 

§ 173.63 Packaging exceptions. 

(a) Charges, and detonating cords and 

fuses. The following approved explosive 

articles may be reclassed as certain 

Division 1.4 Compatibility Group D 

(1.4D) explosives when prepared and 

offered for transportation under the 

following conditions: (1) Cord, detonating (UN0065, Div. 

1.1D), having an explosive content not 

exceeding 6.5 g (0.23 ounces) per 30 

centimeter length (one linear foot) may 

be reclassed as Cord, detonating 

(UN0289, Div. 1.4D) and offered for 

transportation domestically if the 

aggregate gross weight of all packages 

containing Cord, detonating (UN0065) 

does not exceed 45 kg (99 pounds) per: (i) Transport vehicle, freight 

container, or cargo-only aircraft; (ii) Off-shore down-hole tool pallet 

carried on an off-shore supply vessel; (iii) Cargo compartment of a cargo 

vessel; or 

(iv) Passenger-carrying aircraft used to 

transport personnel to remote work 

sites, such as offshore drilling units. (2) Cord, detonating, or Fuse 

detonating, metal clad (UN 0290, Div. 

1.1D) may be renamed and reclassed as 

Cord, detonating, mild effect, or Fuse, 

detonating, mild effect, metal clad (UN 

0104, Div. 1.4D); and Charges, shaped, 

flexible, linear (UN 0288, Div. 1.1D) 

may be renamed and reclassed 

‘‘Charges, shaped, flexible, linear (UN 

0237, Div. 1.4D) and transported by 

motor vehicle, railcar, cargo vessel, and 

cargo aircraft, under the following 

conditions: 

(i) The explosive substances in each 

item must not exceed 10.7 grams per 

meter (50 grains per foot) and the length 

of each cord, fuse, and charge must not 

exceed 30.5 meters (100 foot) in any one 

package; (ii) ‘‘Cord, detonating, mild effect,’’ 

must be packaged in conformance with 

§ 173.62(c), Packing Instruction 139; and (iii) ‘‘Charges, shaped, flexible, 

linear,’’ must be packaged in 

conformance with § 173.62, Packing 

Instruction 138. 

* * * * * 

■ 16. In § 173.150, add paragraph (h) to 

read as follows: 

§ 173.150 Exceptions for Class 3 

(flammable and combustible liquids). 

* * * * * 

(h) Diesel fuel (NA1993) and Gasoline 

(UN1203) may be transported one way, 

by motor vehicle, directly from the 

loading location to an equipment repair 

facility, in a non-DOT specification, 

non-bulk packaging, known as a 

gasoline dispenser, which has been 

removed from service at gasoline 

marketing outlets, without complying 

with the marking set forth in 

§ 172.301(c), under the following 

conditions: 

(i) Prior to loading, each dispenser 

must be prepared for transportation by 

capping or plugging all product inlet 

and outlet piping, so that no fluid may 

be released during transportation; (ii) No dispenser may contain more 

than 2 gallons of gasoline; and (iii) Each dispenser must be blocked, 

braced or strapped to the motor vehicle 

to prevent movement during 

transportation. 

* * * * * 

■ 17. In § 173.151, add paragraphs (e), 

(f), (g), and (h) to read as follows: 

§ 173.151 Exceptions for Class 4. 

* * * * * 

(e) Except for transportation by 

aircraft, Lithium (UN1415), Potassium 

(UN2257), and Sodium (UN1428) with a 

net quantity of material per inner 

packaging not exceeding 25 grams, are 

excepted from the labeling requirements 

of Part 172, Subpart E and the 

placarding requirements of Part 172 

Subpart F, when offered for 

transportation or transported in the 

following packagings under the 

following conditions: 

(1) Packaging. 

(i) The hazardous material is placed 

in a tightly closed plastic bottle after 

being submerged in mineral oil; 

(ii) The plastic bottle is placed inside 

a plastic bag which must be securely 

closed to prevent leaks or punctures in 

conformance with the instructions 

provided by the packaging manufacturer 

in accordance with § 178.2(c) of this 

subchapter. 

(iii) The bagged bottle is then placed 

inside a metal can with all void spaces 

filled with an oil-absorbing material and 

sealed tight; and 

(iv) The can is then placed into a heat 

sealed barrier bag. 

(2) Marking. Each inner plastic bottle, 

outer metal can, and barrier bag must be 

marked with: (A) chemical name; (B) 

quantity; and (C) the name and address 

of the offeror. 

(3) Recordkeeping. (i) Records of the 

preparation, packaging, and marking of 

each chemical must be documented and 

all components in each package must be 

noted; and 

(ii) Records must be retained for a 

minimum of 5 years and be accessible 

at or through the shipper’s principal 

place of business and be made available, 

upon request, to the Associate 

Administrator or designated official. 

(f) Except for transportation by 

aircraft, Self-heating solid, inorganic, 

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(1) Unlined, non-DOT specification 

multi-wall paper bags containing a 

maximum of 55 pounds (net) of product 

as follows. 

(A) Each bag must be capable of 

passing the tests at the Packing Group 

II performance level specified in 

Subpart M of 49 CFR part 178 for paper 

bags; 

(B) All bags must be held a minimum 

of 24 hours after packaging and a 

determination made that the material 

temperature does not exceed 100 °F 

prior to offering for shipment; and 

(C) Shipments must be made in closed 

freight containers. 

(g) Except for transportation by 

aircraft, Water reactive solid, n.o.s. 

(contains magnesium, magnesium 

nitrides) in Packing Group II or III may 

be contained in sift-proof bulk 

packagings that prevent liquid water 

from reaching the hazardous material 

with sufficient venting to preclude 

dangerous accumulation of flammable, 

corrosive or toxic gaseous emissions 

such as methane, hydrogen and 

ammonia. 

(h) Phosphorus, yellow, under water 

(UN1381) may be contained in the 

following packaging, subject to the 

following conditions: 

(1) Packaging. (i) A 30 gallon UN 1A2 

steel drum certified to the PG I 

performance level for solids and the PG 

I or PG II performance level for liquids 

and dual marked as a UN1A2/X400/S 

(for solid) and UN1A2 X(or Y)/1.4/150 

(for liquids). 

(ii) Sufficient water must be present 

in each drum to ensure that the 

phosphorous is covered during 

transportation, in any orientation of the 

drum; 

(iii) Drums must be held and observed 

for a minimum of 24-hours before 

transportation. Any leaking or otherwise 

unsuitable drums must be replaced 

prior to transportation; 

(iv) Packages must be destroyed and 

may not be reused; and 

(v) The net mass of the material and 

water, in kilograms, must not exceed the 

mass that would be permitted by 

calculating the volume of the packaging 

in liters multiplied by the specific 

gravity indicated on the package 

certification. 

(2) Conditions. 

(i) Transportation is by private or 

contract motor carrier only; 

(ii) Transportation is authorized from 

the generator site(s) of the material to a 

facility where it must be unloaded by 

the consignee for reprocessing; 

■ 18. In § 173.154, add paragraphs 

(b)(3), (e) and (f) to read as follows: 

§ 173.154 Exceptions for Class 8 

(corrosive materials). 

* * * * * 

(b) * * * 

(3) When transported by private motor 

carrier only, the following materials 

may be packaged in polyethylene bottles 

with a capacity no greater than 3.785L 

(one gallon), packed inside an open-top, 

heavy wall, high density polyethylene 

box (i.e., crate) in a manner that the 

polyethylene bottles are not subjected to 

any superimposed weight, and the 

boxes must be reasonably secured 

against movement within the transport 

vehicle and loaded so as to minimize 

the possibility of coming in contact with 

other lading: 

Compounds, cleaning liquid 

(consisting of solutions containing 

potassium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid 

or phosphoric acid), NA1760, PG II or 

III; 

Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, 

n.o.s. (Potassium hydroxide), PG II, and 

Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s. 

(Sodium hydroxide), PG II, UN3266; 

Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, 

n.o.s. (Phosphoric acid and Nitric acid), 

UN3264, PG II; 

Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, 

n.o.s. (Glycolic acid), UN 3265, PG III; 

Hypochlorite solutions, UN1791, PG III; 

Hydrochloric acid solution (with not 

over 32% strength), UN 1789, PG II; and 

Sulfuric acid (with not more than 

51% acid), UN2796, PG II. 

(i) No more than four bottles, securely 

closed with threaded caps, may be 

packed in each box. 

(ii) Each empty bottle must have a 

minimum weight of not less than 140 

grams and a minimum wall thickness of 

not less than 0.020 inch (0.508 mm). 

(iii) The completed package must 

meet the Packing Group II performance 

level, as applicable for combination 

packagings with a plastic box outer 

packaging, in accordance with Subpart 

M of Part 178. 

(A) Tests must be performed on each 

type and size of bottle, for each 

manufacturing location. Samples taken 

at random must withstand the 

prescribed tests without breakage or 

leakage. 

(B) One bottle for every two hours of 

production, or for every 2500 bottles 

produced, must be tested by dropping a 

bottle filled to 98% capacity with water 

from a height of 1.2 meters (3.9 feet) 

onto solid concrete directly on the 

closure. 

(C) A copy of the test results must be 

kept on file at each facility where 

packagings are offered for 

transportation, and must be made 

available to a representative of the 

Department of Transportation upon 

request. 

(iv) The name or symbol of the bottle 

producer, and the month and year of 

manufacture, must be marked by 

embossing, ink-jet printing of 

permanent ink, or other permanent 

means on the face or bottom of each 

bottle, in letters and numbers at least 6 

mm (0.2 inch) high. Symbols, if used, 

must be registered with the Associate 

Administrator. 

(v) The box must be constructed from 

high density polyethylene in the density 

range 0.950–0.962, and be capable of 

holding liquid when in the upright 

position. 

* * * * * 

(e) Hydrochloric acid concentration 

not exceed 38%, in Packing Group II, 

may be contained in UN31H1 or 

UN31HH1 intermediate bulk containers 

when loaded in accordance with the 

requirements of § 173.35(h). 

(f) Battery fluid, acid, packaged with 

a dry storage battery in Packing Group 

II, may be packaged in a UN6HG2 

composite packaging containing battery 

fluid and a dry storage battery packed in 

a UN4G fiberboard box. The UN6HG2 

composite packaging must have a 

maximum capacity of 8.0 liters and be 

marked as meeting the requirement for 

Packaging Group II. The maximum 

allowable gross weight for the 

completed package is 37.0 kg. 

■ 19. In § 173.156, add paragraphs (c) 

and (d) to read as follows: 

§ 173.156 Exceptions for limited quantity 

and ORM. 

* * * * * 

(c) Display packs. Display packs, as 

defined in § 171.8 of this subchapter, of 

consumer commodity packages that 

exceed 30 kg gross weight may be 

transported by railcar in trailer-onflatcar (TOFC) or container-on-flat-car 

(COFC) service, or roadrailer and/or 

railrunner trailers or by motor vehicle, 

or cargo vessel only under the following 

conditions: 

(1) Packaging. Combination packages 

must conform to the packaging 

requirements of Subpart B of 49 CFR 

part 173 and meet the following 

limitations: 

(i) The inner containers must conform 

to the quantity limits for inner 

packagings prescribed in §§ 173.150(b), 

173.152(b), 173.154(b), 173.155(b) and 

173.306(a) and (b), as appropriate; 

(ii) The inner containers must be 

packed into trays to secure individual 

containers from movement inside the 

completed combination package during 

transportation; 

(iii) The tray(s) must be placed into a 

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must be banded and secured to a pallet 

by metal, fabric, or plastic straps to form 

a single palletized unit; and 

(iv) The maximum net quantity of 

hazardous material permitted on one 

palletized unit is 550 kg (1,210 lbs.). 

(2) Marking. The outside of each 

package must be plainly and durably 

marked with either ‘‘Consumer 

commodity, ORM–D’’ or ‘‘Limited 

Quantities, Ltd-Qty,’’ so that both labels 

will not be displayed at the same time 

in the surrounding rectangle as 

prescribed in §§ 172.315 and 172.316. 

(d) Exceptions for waste limited 

quantities and ORM–D materials. 

Certain exceptions for waste limited 

quantity and ORM–D materials are 

prescribed in § 173.12(h). 

■ 20. In § 173.158, add paragraphs (i) 

and (j) to read as follows: 

§ 173.158 Nitric acid. 

* * * * * 

(i) Nitric acid of up to 40% 

concentration, when offered for 

transportation or transported by rail, 

highway, or cargo vessel, may be 

contained in a UN1H1 non-removable 

head plastic drum, tested and marked at 

the PGII level for liquids with a specific 

gravity of at least 1.8, and a hydrostatic 

test pressure appropriate for the 

hazardous material. 

(1) Drums may only be used one time 

and must be destroyed after emptying. 

(2) Drums must be permanently and 

legibly marked ‘‘Single Trip Only’’ and 

‘‘Must be Destroyed When Empty.’’ 

(j) Nitric acid, other than red fuming, 

with more than 70% nitric acid and 

Nitric acid, other than red fuming, with 

not more than 70% nitric acid, when 

offered for transportation or transported 

by rail, highway, or cargo vessel, may be 

packaged in a UN 4G performance 

standard packaging meeting the Packing 

Group I or II performance level: 

(1) Inner packaging: A plastic 

(‘‘fluorinated ethylene-propylene’’ [FEP] 

polymers, ‘‘perfluoroalkoxy’’ [PFA] 

polymers or similar materials) bottle 

with lined screw closure meeting the 

compatibility requirements of 

§ 173.24(e) of this section and having a 

net capacity not greater than 2.5 liters 

(0.66 gallon) each. The wall thickness of 

the bottle must not be less than 0.020’’. 

(2) Intermediate packaging: (A) A 

tightly closed rigid-foam plastic 

receptacle each containing one inner 

packaging; or 

(B) A plastic bag containing one inner 

packaging and placed inside a heavywall polypropylene bag lined with 

polypropylene absorbent material of 

sufficient capacity to completely absorb 

the liquid contents of each inner 

package. Both bags must be tightly 

sealed with either plastic tape, a wire tie 

or a cable tie. 

■ 21. In § 173.159, revise the first 

sentence in introductory paragraph (e) 

and add paragraph (j) to read as follows: 

§ 173.159 Batteries, wet. 

* * * * * 

(e) When transported by highway or 

rail, shipments of electric storage 

batteries containing electrolyte or 

corrosive battery fluid, and shipments of 

electric storage batteries and battery 

acid, are not subject to any other 

requirements of this subchapter, if all of 

the following are met: * * * 

* * * * * 

(j) Nickel cadmium batteries 

containing liquid potassium hydroxide. 

Nickel-cadmium batteries that each 

contain no more than 10 ml of liquid 

potassium hydroxide, a Class 8 material, 

are not subject to the requirements of 

this subchapter when transported by 

motor vehicle, railcar, cargo vessel, and 

passenger and cargo aircraft under the 

following conditions: 

(1) Each battery must be sealed in a 

heat sealed bag, packaged to prevent 

short circuits, and placed in the center 

of an outer plastic drum and surrounded 

with a foam-in-place packaging 

material; 

(2) The outer plastic drum must meet 

the UN 1H2 performance standard at the 

Packing Group II level; 

(3) The gross weight of the package 

may not exceed 15.2 kg (33.4 pounds); 

and 

(4) The cumulative amount of 

potassium hydroxide solution in all of 

the batteries in each package may not 

exceed 4 ounces (0.11 kg). 

■ 22. In § 173.168, add paragraph (g) to 

read as follows: 

§ 173.168 Chemical oxygen generators. 

* * * * * 

(g) Exceptions. An unapproved 

chemical oxygen generator with only 

one positive means of preventing 

unintentional actuation of the generator, 

and without the required approval 

number marked on the outside of the 

package, may be transported by motor 

vehicle, railcar, and cargo vessel only 

under the following conditions: 

(1) Packaging. (i) The one positive 

means of preventing unintentional 

actuation of the generator shall be 

installed in such a manner that the 

percussion primer is so completely 

protected from its firing pin that it 

cannot be physically actuated or the 

electric firing circuit is so completely 

isolated from the electric match that it 

cannot be electrically actuated. 

(ii) Inner packaging. Except as 

provided in paragraph (g)(1)(iii) of this 

section below, an unapproved chemical 

oxygen generator, or unapproved 

chemical oxygen generator installed in 

smaller size equipment such as a PBE 

shall be packaged in a combination 

packaging consisting of a noncombustible inner packaging that fully 

encloses the oxygen generator or piece 

of equipment inside an outer packaging 

which meets the requirements in 

§ 173.212 or ‘‘Packaging for Airline 

Supplies—ATA Specification No. 300,’’ 

published by the Airlines for America. 

(iii) Impractical size packaging. If the 

piece of equipment in which the 

unapproved chemical oxygen generator 

is installed is so large (e.g., an aircraft 

seat) as to not be practically able to be 

fully enclosed in the packaging 

prescribed in paragraphs (g)(1)(ii) of this 

section, then a visible and durable 

warning tag must be securely attached 

to the piece of equipment stating ‘‘THIS 

ITEM CONTAINS A CHEMICAL 

OXYGEN GENERATOR.’’ 

(2) Testing. Each unapproved 

chemical oxygen generator, without its 

packaging, must be capable of 

withstanding a 1.8 meter drop onto a 

rigid, non-resilient, flat and horizontal 

surface, in the position most likely to 

cause damage, with no actuation or loss 

of contents. 

(3) Marking. (i) If the unapproved 

chemical oxygen generator is inside a 

piece of equipment which is sealed or 

difficult to determine if an oxygen 

generator is present, for example—a 

closed sealed passenger service unit, 

then a visible and durable warning sign 

must be attached to the piece of 

equipment stating: ‘‘THIS ITEM 

CONTAINS A CHEMICAL OXYGEN 

GENERATOR’’; and 

(ii) Each outer package, and overpack 

if used, must be visibly and durably 

marked with the following statement: 

‘‘THIS PACKAGE IS NOT 

AUTHORIZED FOR 

TRANSPORTATION ABOARD 

AIRCRAFT’’. 

■ 23. In § 173.181, revise introductory 

paragraph (a) and add paragraph (d) to 

read as follows: 

§ 173.181 Pyrophoric materials (liquids). 

* * * * * 

(a) Specification steel or nickel 

cylinders prescribed for any compressed 

gas except acetylene having a minimum 

design pressure of 1206 kPa (175 psig). 

DOT 3AL cylinders with a minimum 

marked service pressure of 1,800 psig 

and a maximum water capacity of 49 

liters (13 gal) are authorized only for 

UN3194, Pyrophoric liquid, inorganic, 

n.o.s. Any preheating or heating of the 

DOT 3AL cylinders must be limited to 

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(175 °F). Cylinders with valves must be: 

* * * 

* * * * * 

(d) Packaging—A combination 

packaging consisting of the following: 

(1) Outer packaging. A 208 liter 

capacity UN1A2 drum that has been 

certified to PG I. The drum has a 

minimum wall thickness of 1.0 mm and 

the top head is closed with a steel 

closing ring with a minimum thickness 

of 2.4 mm. 

(2) Inner packaging. A 10 liter or 20 

liter UN1A1 drum which has been 

certified to PG I. The drums have a 

minimum wall thickness of 1.9 mm. 

Both drums have 4 NPT or VCR 

openings, each with a diameter of 6.3 

mm. The 10 liter or 20 liter drum must 

be fabricated from stainless steel. On the 

upper head, both the 10 and 20 liter 

drums are fitted with a center opening 

with a maximum diameter of 68.3 mm. 

The opening is sealed with a threaded 

closure fabricated from 316 stainless 

steel. No more than two (2) inner drums 

may be placed inside the outer drum. 

■ 24. In § 173.184, add paragraph (c) to 

read as follows: 

§ 173.184 Highway or rail fusees. 

* * * * * 

(c) For transportation by highway, 

railroad flagging kits are not subject any 

other requirements of this subchapter 

when all of the following conditions are 

met: 

(1) The flagging kits may only contain 

fusees and railroad torpedoes as follows: 

(i) Fusee (rail or highway) (NA1325, 

Division 4.1, PG II). 

(ii) Articles, pyrotechnic (UN0431, 

Division 1.4G, PG II). 

(iii) Signal devices, hand (UN0373, 

Division 1.4S, PG II). 

(iv) Signal devices, hand (UN0191, 

Division 1.4G, PG II). 

(v) Signals, railway track, explosive 

(UN0193, Division 1.4S, PG II). 

(2) Fusees and railroad torpedoes 

must be transported in compartmented 

metal containers. Each compartment 

must have a cover with a latching 

device. Compartments for railroad 

torpedoes must be equipped with a 

spring loaded positive locking device. 

Each compartment may only contain 

one type of device. 

(3) Each flagging kit may contain a 

maximum of 36 fusees and 36 railroad 

torpedoes. No more than 6 flagging kits 

may be transported at one time on any 

motor vehicle. 

(4) Flagging kits may only be 

transported on railroad motor vehicles 

including privately owned motor 

vehicles under the direct control of onduty railroad employees. 

(5) The fusees and railroad torpedoes 

must be kept in the closed flagging kits 

whenever they are not being used on the 

railroad right-of-way, while the motor 

vehicle is being driven, or whenever the 

motor vehicle is located on other than 

railroad property. 

(6) When left in unattended motor 

vehicles on non-railroad property, a 

flagging kit must be locked, locked 

inside the motor vehicle, or stored in a 

locked compartment on the motor 

vehicle. 

■ 25. In § 173.193, revise paragraph (b) 

to read as follows: 

§ 173.193 Bromoacetone, methyl bromide, 

chloropicrin and methyl bromide or methyl 

chloride mixtures, etc. 

* * * * * 

(b) Bromoacetone, methyl bromide, 

chloropicrin and methyl bromide 

mixtures, chloropicrin and methyl 

chloride mixtures, and chloropicrin 

mixtures charged with non-flammable, 

non-liquefied compressed gas must be 

packed in Specification 3A, 3AA, 3B, 

3C, 3E, 4A, 4B, 4BA, 4BW, or 4C 

cylinders having not over 113 kg (250 

pounds) water capacity (nominal) 

except: 

(1) DOT specification 4BW cylinders 

containing chloropicrin and methyl 

bromide mixtures may not exceed 453 

kg (1000 pounds). This capacity limit 

does not apply to shipments of methyl 

bromide; and 

(2) water capacity (nominal). 

* * * * * 

■ 26. In § 173.226, add paragraph (f) to 

read as follows: 

§ 173.226 Materials poisonous by 

inhalation, Division 6.1, Packing Group I, 

Hazard Zone A. 

* * * * * 

(f) Liquid hazardous materials in 

Division 6.1 Packing Group I, Hazard 

Zone A are excepted from the 

segregation requirements of §§ 174.81, 

176.83, and 177.848(d) of this 

subchapter when packaged as follows: 

(1) Inner packaging system. The inner 

packaging system must consist of three 

packagings: (i): A glass, plastic or metal 

receptacle, with a capacity of not more 

than 1 liter (1 quart), securely cushioned 

with a non-reactive, absorbent material. 

The receptacle must have a closure 

which is held in place by any means 

capable of preventing back-off or 

loosening of the closure by impact or 

vibration during transportation. 

(ii) The receptacle must be packed 

within a leak-tight packaging of metal, 

with a capacity of not less than 4 liters 

(1 gallon); and 

(iii) The metal packaging must be 

securely cushioned with a nonreactive 

absorbent material and packed in a leaktight UN 1A2 steel drum or UN 1H2 

plastic drum, with a capacity of not less 

than 19 liters (5 gallons). 

(2) Outer packaging. The inner 

packaging system must be placed in a 

UN 1A2 steel drum or UN 1H2 plastic 

drum, with a capacity of not less than 

114 liters (30 gallons). The inner 

packaging system must be securely 

cushioned with a non-reactive, 

absorbent material. The total amount of 

liquid contained in the outer packaging 

may not exceed 1 liter (1 quart). 

(3) Both the inner packaging system 

and the outer packaging must conform 

to the performance test requirements of 

Subpart M of part 178 of this subchapter 

at the Packing Group I performance 

level. The inner packaging system must 

meet these tests without benefit of the 

outer packaging. 

* * * * * 

■ 27. In § 173.301, revise paragraphs 

(f)(1) through (2), (h)(2)(i), and add 

paragraph (f)(7) to read as follows: 

§ 173.301 General requirements for 

shipment of compressed gases and other 

hazardous materials in cylinders, UN 

pressure receptacles and spherical 

pressure vessels. 

* * * * * 

(f) Pressure relief device systems. (1) 

Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(5) 

through (f)(7) or (j) of this section, a 

cylinder filled with a gas and offered for 

transportation must be equipped with 

one or more pressure relief devices 

sized and selected as to type, location, 

and quantity, and tested in accordance 

with CGA Pamphlet S–1.1 (compliance 

with paragraph 9.1.1.1 is not required) 

and CGA Pamphlet S–7. The pressure 

relief device must be capable of 

preventing rupture of the normally 

filled cylinder when subjected to a fire 

test conducted in accordance with CGA 

Pamphlet C–14 (IBR, see § 171.7 of this 

subchapter), or, in the case of an 

acetylene cylinder, CGA Pamphlet C–12 

(IBR, see § 171.7 of this subchapter). 

(2) A pressure relief device, when 

installed, must be in communication 

with the vapor space of a cylinder 

containing a Division 2.1 (flammable 

gas) material. This provision does not 

apply to DOT-specification 39 cylinders 

of 1.2L (75 cubic inches) or less in 

volume filled with a liquefied 

petroleum gas, methyl acetylene and 

propadiene mixtures, stabilized, 

propylene, propane or butane. 

* * * * * 

(7) A pressure relief device is not 

required on a DOT Specification 3E 

cylinder measuring up to 50mm (2 

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inches) in length for the following gases 

in the maximum weight limits specified: 

(i) Carbon Dioxide 0.24L (8 oz. limit) 

(ii) Ethane 0.12L (4 oz. limit) 

(iii) Ethylene 0.12L (4 oz. limit) 

(iv) Hydrogen Chloride, anhydrous 

0.24L (8 oz. limit) 

(v) Monochlorotrifluoromethane 

0.35L (12 oz. limit) 

(vi) Nitrous oxide, 0.24L (8 oz. limit) 

(vii) Vinyl fluoride, stabilized 0.24L (8 

oz. limit) 

* * * * * 

(h) * * * 

(2) * * * 

(i) By equipping the cylinder with 

securely attached metal or plastic caps 

of sufficient strength to protect valves 

from damage during transportation; 

* * * * * 

■ 28. In § 173.302, revise paragraph 

(f)(1) to read as follows: 

§ 173.302 Filling of cylinders with 

nonliquefied (permanent) compressed 

gases or adsorbed gases. 

* * * * * 

(f) * * * 

(1) Only DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 

3AL, 3E, 3HT, 39 cylinders, 4E (filled to 

less than 200 psig at 21 °C (70 °F), and 

UN pressure receptacles ISO 9809–1, 

ISO 9809–2, ISO 9809–3 and ISO 7866 

cylinders are authorized. 

* * * * * 

■ 29. In § 173.302a: 

■ a. Revise paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(5); 

■ b. Add a new paragraph (a)(6); 

■ c. Redesignate paragraphs (c), (d) and 

(e) as paragraphs (d), (e), and (f); and 

■ d. Add new paragraph (c). 

The revisions and additons are to read 

as follows: 

§ 173.302a Additional requirements for 

shipment of nonliquefied (permanent) 

compressed gases in specification 

cylinders. 

(a) * * * 

(1) DOT 3, 3A, 3AA, 3AL, 3B, 3E, 4B, 

4BA, 4BW, and 4E cylinders. 

* * * * * 

(5) Aluminum cylinders 

manufactured in conformance with 

specifications DOT 39, 3AL and 4E are 

authorized for oxygen only under the 

conditions specified in § 173.302(b). 

(6) DOT 4E cylinders- DOT 4E 

cylinders with a maximum capacity of 

43L (11 gal) must have a minimum 

rating of 240 psig and be filled to no 

more than 200 psig at 21 °C (70 °F). 

* * * * * 

(c) Special filling limits for DOT 3A, 

3AX, 3AA, and 3AAX cylinders 

containing Division 2.1 gases. A DOT 

specification 3A, 3AX, 3AA, and 3AAX 

cylinder may be filled with hydrogen 

and mixtures of hydrogen with helium, 

argon or nitrogen, to a pressure 10% in 

excess of its marked service pressure, if 

the following requirements are met: 

(1) The cylinder must confirm to all 

of the requirements of paragraph (b) of 

this section; 

(2) The cylinder was manufactured 

after December 31, 1945; 

(3) DOT specification 3A and 3AX 

cylinders are limited to those having an 

intermediate manganese composition. 

(i) Cylinders manufactured with 

intermediate manganese steel must have 

been normalized, not quench and 

tempered. Quench and temper treatment 

of intermediate steel is not authorized. 

(ii) Cylinders manufactured with 

chrome moly steel must have been 

normalized, not quenched and 

tempered, not normalized. 

(4) Cylinders must be equipped with 

safety relief devices as follows: 

(i) Cylinders less than 1.7 m (65 

inches) in length must be equipped with 

fusible metal backed frangible disc 

devices; 

(ii) Cylinders 1.7 m (65 inches) or 

greater in length and 24.5 cm (9.63 

inches) in diameter or larger must be 

equipped with fusible metal backed 

frangible disc devices or frangible disc 

devices. Cylinders having diameter of 

.56 m (22 inches) or larger must be 

equipped with frangible disc devices. 

(d) Carbon monoxide. Carbon 

monoxide must be offered in a DOT 3, 

3A, 3AX, 3AA, 3AAX, 3AL, 3E, 3T or 

4E cylinder having a minimum service 

pressure of 1800 psig. The pressure in 

a steel cylinder may not exceed 1000 

psig at 21 °C (70 °F), except that if the 

gas is dry and sulfur free, the cylinder 

may be filled to 5⁄6 of the cylinder’s 

service pressure or 2000 psig, whichever 

is less. A DOT 3AL cylinder may be 

filled to its marked service pressure. A 

DOT 4E cylinder must be rated at least 

240 psig and be filled to no more than 

200 psig at 21C (70F). A DOT 3AL or 

DOT 4E cylinder is authorized only 

when transported by motor vehicle, rail 

car, or cargo-only aircraft. 

(e) Diborane and diborane mixtures. 

Diborane and diborane mixed with 

compatible compressed gas must be 

offered in a DOT 3AL1800 or 3AA1800 

cylinder. The maximum filling density 

of the diborane may not exceed 7%. 

Diborane mixed with compatible 

compressed gas may not have a pressure 

exceeding the service pressure of the 

cylinder if complete decomposition of 

the diborane occurs. Cylinder valve 

assemblies must be protected in 

accordance with § 173.301(h). 

(f) Fluorine. Fluorine must be shipped 

in specification 3A1000, 3AA1000, or 

3BN400 cylinders without pressure 

relief devices and equipped with valve 

protection cap. The cylinder may not be 

charged to over 400 psig at 21 °C (70 °F) 

and may not contain over 2.7 kg (6 lbs) 

of gas. 

■ 30. In § 173.304, revise paragraph (d) 

to read as follows: 

§ 173.304 Filling of cylinders with liquefied 

compressed gases. 

* * * * * 

(d) Refrigerant and dispersant gases. 

Nontoxic and nonflammable refrigerant 

or dispersant gases must be offered for 

transportation in cylinders prescribed in 

§ 173.304a of this subchapter, or in DOT 

2P, 2Q, or 2Q1 containers (§§ 178.33, 

178.33a, and 178.33d—2 of this 

subchapter). DOT 2P, 2Q, and 2Q1 must 

be packaged in a strong outer packaging 

of such design as to protect valves from 

damage or accidental functioning under 

conditions incident to transportation. 

For DOT 2P and 2Q containers, the 

pressure inside the containers may not 

exceed 87 psia at 21.1°C (70 °F). For 

2Q1 containers, the pressure inside the 

container may not exceed 200 psig at 55 

°C (131 °F). Each completed metal 

container filled for shipment must be 

heated until its contents reach a 

minimum temperature of 55 °C (131 °F) 

without evidence of leakage, distortion, 

or other defect. Each outer package must 

be plainly marked ‘‘INSIDE 

CONTAINERS COMPLY WITH 

PRESCRIBED SPECIFICATIONS’’. 

* * * * * 

■ 31. In § 173.304a, revise in the table in 

paragraph (a)(2), the entries for: 

■ a. Carbon dioxide; and 

■ b. Nitrous oxide. 

§ 173.304a Additional requirements for 

shipment of liquefied compressed gases in 

specification cylinders. 

(a) * * * 

(2) For the gases named, the following 

requirements apply (for cryogenic 

liquids, see § 173.316): 


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Kind of gas 

Maximum permitted 

filling density (percent) 

(see Note 1) 

Packaging marked as shown in this column or of the 

same type with higher service pressure must be used, 

except as provided in §§ 173.301(l), 173.301a(e), and 

180.205(a) 

(see notes following table) 

*******

Carbon dioxide (see Notes 4, 7, and 8) ............................. 70.3 DOT–3A2000, DOT–3AA2000, DOT–3AX2000, DOT– 

3AAX2000, DOT–3T2000. 

Carbon dioxide (see Notes 4, 7, and 8) ............................. 73.2 DOT–3A2265, DOT–3AA2265, DOT–3AX2265, DOT– 

3AAX2265, DOT–3T2265. 

Carbon dioxide (see Notes 4, 7, and 8) ............................. 74.5 DOT–3A2400, DOT–3AA2400, DOT–3AX2400, DOT– 

3AAX2400, DOT–3T2400. 

*******

Nitrous oxide (see Notes 7, 8, and 11) ............................... 70.3 DOT–3A2000, DOT–3AA2000, DOT–3AX2000, DOT– 

3AAX2000, DOT–3T2000. 

Nitrous oxide (see Notes 7, 8, and 11) ............................... 73.2 DOT–3A2265, DOT–3AA2265, DOT–3AX2265, DOT– 

3AAX2265, DOT–3T2265. 

Nitrous oxide ( see Notes 7, 8, and 11) ............................. 74.5 DOT–3A2400, DOT–3AA2400, DOT–3AX2400, DOT– 

3AAX2400, DOT–3T2400. 

*******

* * * * * 

■ 32. In § 173.306: 

■ a. Revise paragraph (a) and (b); 

■ b. Add paragraph (e)(2) and (m); and 

■ c. Revise paragraphs (f) and (k). 

The revisions and additions read as 

follows: 

§ 173.306 Limited quantities of 

compressed gases. 

(a) Limited quantities of compressed 

gases for which exceptions are 

permitted as noted by reference to this 

section in § 172.101 of this subchapter 

are excepted from labeling, except when 

offered for transportation or transported 

by air, and, unless required as a 

condition of the exception, specification 

packaging requirements of this 

subchapter when packaged in 

accordance with the following 

paragraphs. For transportation by 

aircraft, the package must conform to 

the applicable requirements of § 173.27 

of this subchapter and only packages of 

hazardous materials authorized aboard 

passenger-carrying aircraft may be 

transported as a limited quantity. In 

addition, shipments are not subject to 

subpart F (Placarding) of part 172 of this 

subchapter, to part 174 of this 

subchapter except § 174.24, and to part 

177 of this subchapter except § 177.817. 

Each package may not exceed 30 kg (66 

lbs.) gross weight. 

(1) When in containers of not more 

than 4 fluid ounces capacity (7.22 cubic 

inches or less) except cigarette lighters. 

Additional exceptions for certain 

compressed gases in limited quantities 

and the ORM–D hazard class are 

provided in paragraph (i) of this section. 

(2) When in refillable metal 

containers filled with a material that is 

not classed as a hazardous material to 

not more than 90% of capacity at 21.1 

°C (70 °F) and then charged with 

nonflammable, nonliquefied gas. Each 

container must be tested to three times 

the pressure at 21.1 °C (70 °F) and, 

when refilled, be retested to three times 

the pressure of the gas at 21.1 °C (70 °F). 

Also, one of the following conditions 

must be met: 

(i) The container is not over 0.95 L (1 

quart) capacity and charged to not more 

than 170 psig (1172.1 kPa) at 21.1 °C 

(70 °F), and must be packed in a strong 

outer packaging; or 

(ii) The container is not over 114 L (30 

gallons) capacity and charged to not 

more than 75 psig (517.1 kPa) at 21.1 °C 

(70 °F). 

(3) When in a metal aerosol (see 

§ 171.8 of this subchapter for a 

definition of aerosol) container of a nonDOT specification, a DOT 2P, a DOT 2Q, 

or a variation of a 2P or 2Q design, 

provided all of the following conditions 

are met. Additional exceptions for 

material in packaging conforming to this 

paragraph (a)(3) are provided in 

paragraph (i) of this section. 

(i) Capacity. The capacity of the 

container must not exceed 1 L (61.0 

cubic inches). 

(ii) General pressure conditions. The 

authorized metal aerosol containers and 

associated pressure limits are provided 

in the following table. The pressure in 

the container must not exceed 180 psig 

at 55 °C (131 °F) except as may be 

authorized for variations of a DOT 

specification container type. In any 

event, the metal container must be 

capable of withstanding without 

bursting a pressure of at least one and 

one-half times the equilibrium pressure 

of the contents at 55 °C (131 °F). 

If the contents are placed in a . . . Then, the gauge pressure (psi) at 55 °C (131 °F) must 

be . . . Specification citation . . . 

non-DOT specification container ...................................... Up to but not exceeding 140.

2P ...................................................................................... Greater than 140 but not exceeding 160 ........................ § 178.33 

2Q ..................................................................................... Greater than 160 but not exceeding 180 ........................ § 178.33a 

If the contents are placed in a variation of a 2P or 2Q 

specification in a . . . 

Then, the gauge pressure (psi) at 55 °C (131 °F) must 

be . . . 

Specification citation . . . 

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(iii) Liquid fill. The liquid content of 

the material and gas must not 

completely fill the container at 55 °C 

(131 °F). 

(iv) Outer packaging. The containers 

must be packed in strong outer 

packagings. 

(v) Pressure testing. Each container, 

after it is filled, must be subjected to a 

test performed in a hot water bath; the 

temperature of the bath and the duration 

of the test must be such that the internal 

pressure reaches that which would be 

reached at 55 °C (131 °F), or 50 °C 

(122 °F) if the liquid phase does not 

exceed 95% of the capacity of the 

container at 50 °C (122 °F)). If the 

contents are sensitive to heat, the 

temperature of the bath must be set at 

between 20 °C (68 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F) 

but, in addition, one container in 2,000 

must be tested at the higher 

temperature. No leakage or permanent 

deformation of a container may occur. 

However, instead of this standard water 

bath test, container(s) may be tested 

using one of the following methods 

subject to certain conditions— 

(A) Alternative water bath test. (1) 

One filled container in a lot of 2,000 

must be subjected to a test performed in 

a hot water bath; the temperature of the 

bath and the duration of the test must 

be such that the internal pressure 

reaches that which would be reached at 

55 °C (131 °F). If the container shows 

evidence of leakage or permanent 

deformation, the lot of 2,000 containers 

must be rejected; 

(2) A second filled container in the lot 

of 2,000 must be weighed and compared 

to the weight specification for the 

containers as documented in the 

operating procedures for the weight test. 

Failure of the container to meet the 

weight specification is evidence of 

leakage or overfilling and the lot of 

2,000 must be rejected; 

(3) The remainder of the containers in 

the lot of 2,000 must be visually 

inspected (e.g, examination of the 

seams). Containers showing evidence of 

leakage or overfilling must not be 

transported; and 

(4) Each person employing this test 

must maintain a copy of the operating 

procedures (or an electronic file thereof) 

that is accessible at, or through, its 

principal place of business and must 

make the procedures available upon 

request, at a reasonable time and 

location, to an authorized official of the 

Department of Transportation. 

(B) Automated pressure test. Each 

person employing an automated process 

for pressure testing of filled containers 

must develop procedures for 

implementation of the test. Each person 

must maintain a copy of the procedures 

(or an electronic file thereof) that is 

accessible at, or through, its principal 

place of business and must make the 

procedures available upon request, at a 

reasonable time and location, to an 

authorized official of the Department of 

Transportation. The procedures must, at 

a minimum, include instruction on the 

following: 

(1) Pressure specifications. Each 

person must specify pressure 

standard(s) (e.g. a pressure limit or 

range) for a container respective of the 

design and/or contents. Each container, 

after it is filled, must be pressure 

checked and compared to the standards. 

For a pressure limit, any container 

exceeding the pressure limit must be 

rejected. For a pressure range, any 

container outside of the set range must 

be rejected. The instruments used to 

determine the pressure must be properly 

calibrated before a production run to an 

accuracy of +/- or better; and 

(2) Periodic inspection. At designated 

intervals, a randomly selected container 

must be inspected for proper closure 

and verification of filling pressure. If a 

container shows signs of improper 

closure or over-filling, five (5) 

additional randomly selected containers 

must be inspected. If any of the 

additional containers show signs of 

improper closure or over-filling, all 

containers produced since the last 

inspection must be rejected. 

(C) Weight test. Each person 

employing a weight test of filled 

containers must develop procedures for 

implementation of the test. Each person 

must maintain a copy of the procedures 

(or an electronic file thereof) that is 

accessible at, or through, its principal 

place of business and must make the 

procedures available upon request, at a 

reasonable time and location, to an 

authorized official of the Department of 

Transportation. The procedures must, at 

a minimum, include instruction on the 

following: 

(1) Weight specifications. Each person 

must specify target weight specifications 

for a particular container. Each 

container, after it is filled, must be 

weighed and compared to the target 

weight specification for the container. 

Any container outside the target weight 

specification is an indication of leakage 

or overfilling and must be rejected. The 

instruments used to determine the 

weight must be properly calibrated 

before a testing run and be sufficiently 

sensitive to measure within 0.10 g of the 

true weight of the container; 

(2) Heat testing and pressure limits. 

One container out of each lot of 

successfully filled containers must be 

heat tested by raising the internal 

pressure until it reaches that which 

would be reached at 55 °C (131 °F). The 

lot size should be no greater than 2,000. 

If the pressure in the container exceeds 

the maximum pressure allowed for the 

container type or if the container shows 

signs of leakage or permanent 

deformation, the lot must be rejected. 

Alternatively, five (5) additional 

randomly selected containers from the 

lot may be tested to qualify the lot but 

if any of the five containers fail the test, 

the entire lot must be rejected; 

(3) Periodic inspection. At designated 

intervals, a randomly selected container 

must be inspected for proper closure 

and verification of filling pressure. If a 

container shows signs of improper 

closure or over-filling, five (5) 

additional randomly selected containers 

must be inspected. If any of the 

additional containers show signs of 

improper closure or over-filling, all 

containers produces since the last 

inspection must be rejected; and 

(4) Visual inspection. Each container 

must be visually inspected prior to 

being packaged. Any container showing 

signs of leakage or permanent 

deformation must be rejected. 

(D) Leakage test. (1) Pressure and leak 

testing before filling. Each empty 

container must be subjected to a 

pressure equal to or in excess of the 

maximum expected in the filled 

containers at 55 °C (131 °F) (or 50 °C 

(122 °F) if the liquid phase does not 

exceed 95% of the capacity of the 

container at 50 °C (122 °F)). This must 

be at least two-thirds of the design 

pressure of the container. If any 

container shows evidence of leakage at 

a rate equal to or greater than 3.3 × 

10¥2 mbar L/s at the test pressure, 

distortion or other defect, it must be 

rejected; and 

(2) Testing after filling. The person 

filling each container must ensure that 

the crimping equipment is set 

appropriately and the specified 

propellant is used before filling a 

container. Once filled, each container 

must be weighed and leak tested. The 

leak detection equipment must be 

sufficiently sensitive to detect at least a 

leak rate of 2.0 × 10¥3 mbar L/s at 20 

°C (68 °F). Any filled container which 

shows evidence of leakage, deformation, 

or overfilling must be rejected. 

(vi) Each outer packaging must be 

marked ‘‘INSIDE CONTAINERS 

COMPLY WITH PRESCRIBED 

REGULATIONS.’’ 

(4) When in gas samples transported 

under the following conditions: 

(i) A gas sample may only be 

transported as non-pressurized gas 

when its pressure corresponding to 

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absolute (15.22 psia). 

(ii) Non-pressurized gases, toxic (or 

toxic and flammable) must be packed in 

hermetically sealed glass or metal inner 

packagings of not more than one L (0.3 

gallons) overpacked in a strong outer 

packaging. 

(iii) Non-pressurized gases, flammable 

must be packed in hermetically sealed 

glass or metal inner packagings of not 

more than 5 L (1.3 gallons) and 

overpacked in a strong outer packaging. 

(5) For limited quantities of Division 

2.2 gases with no subsidiary risk, when 

in a plastic aerosol (see § 171.8 of this 

subchapter for a definition of aerosol) 

container of a non-DOT specification or 

a DOT 2S, provided all of the following 

conditions are met. Additional 

exceptions for material in packaging 

conforming to this paragraph (a)(5) are 

provided in paragraph (i) of this section. 

(i) Capacity. The capacity of the 

container must not exceed 1 L (61.0 

cubic inches). 

(ii) General pressure conditions. The 

authorized plastic aerosol containers 

and associated pressure limits are 

provided in the following table. The 

pressure in the container must not 

exceed 160 psig at 55 °C (131 °F) except 

as may be authorized for variations, if 

any, of a DOT specification container 

type. In any event, the metal container 

must be capable of withstanding 

without bursting a pressure of at least 

one and one-half times the equilibrium 

pressure of the contents at 55 °C 

(131 °F). 

If the contents are placed in a . . . Then, the gauge pressure (in psig) at 55 °C (131 °F) 

must be . . . Specification citation . . . 

non-DOT specification container ...................................... Up to but not exceeding 140 

2S ...................................................................................... Greater than 140 but not exceeding 160 ........................ § 178.33b 

(iii) Liquid fill. Liquid content of the 

material and gas must not completely 

fill the container at 55 °C (131 °F). 

(iv) Outer packaging. The containers 

must be packed in strong outer 

packagings. 

(v) Pressure testing. Except as 

provided in paragraph (a)(5)(vi) of this 

section, each container must be 

subjected to a test performed in a hot 

water bath; the temperature of the bath 

and the duration of the test must be 

such that the internal pressure reaches 

that which would be reached at 55 °C 

(131 °F) or 50 °C (122 °F) if the liquid 

phase does not exceed 95% of the 

capacity of the container at 50 °C 

(122 °F). If the contents are sensitive to 

heat, or if the container is made of 

plastic material which softens at this 

test temperature, the temperature of the 

bath must be set at between 20 °C 

(68 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F) but, in 

addition, one container in 2,000 must be 

tested at the higher temperature. No 

leakage or permanent deformation of a 

container may occur except that a 

plastic container may be deformed 

through softening provided that it does 

not leak. 

(vi) Leakage test. As an alternative to 

the hot water bath test in paragraph 

(a)(5)(v) of this section, testing may be 

performed as follows: 

(A) Pressure and leak testing before 

filling. Each empty container must be 

subjected to a pressure equal to or in 

excess of the maximum expected in the 

filled containers at 55 °C (131 °F) (or 50 

°C (122 °F) if the liquid phase does not 

exceed 95% of the capacity of the 

container at 50 °C (122 °F). This must be 

at least two-thirds of the design pressure 

of the container. If any container shows 

evidence of leakage at a rate equal to or 

greater than 3.3 × 10¥2 mbar L/s at the 

test pressure, distortion or other defect, 

it must be rejected; and 

(B) Testing after filling. Prior to 

filling, the filler must ensure that the 

crimping equipment is set appropriately 

and the specified propellant is used 

before filling the container. Once filled, 

each container must be weighed and 

leak tested. The leak detection 

equipment must be sufficiently sensitive 

to detect at least a leak rate of 2.0 × 

10¥3 mbar L/s at 20 °C (68 °F). Any 

filled container which shows evidence 

of leakage, deformation, or excessive 

weight must be rejected. 

(vii) Each outer packaging must be 

marked ‘‘INSIDE CONTAINERS 

COMPLY WITH PRESCRIBED 

REGULATIONS.’’ 

(b) Exceptions for foodstuffs, soap, 

biologicals, electronic tubes, and 

audible fire alarm systems. Limited 

quantities of compressed gases (except 

Division 2.3 gases) for which exceptions 

are provided as indicated by reference 

to this section in § 172.101 of this 

subchapter, when in accordance with 

one of the following paragraphs, are 

excepted from labeling, except when 

offered for transportation or transported 

by aircraft, and the specification 

packaging requirements of this 

subchapter. For transportation by 

aircraft, the package must conform to 

the applicable requirements of § 173.27 

of this subchapter and only packages of 

hazardous materials authorized aboard 

passenger-carrying aircraft may be 

transported as a limited quantity. In 

addition, shipments are not subject to 

subpart F (Placarding) of part 172 of this 

subchapter, to part 174 of this 

subchapter, except § 174.24, and to part 

177 of this subchapter, except § 177.817. 

Additional exceptions for certain 

compressed gases in limited quantities 

and the ORM–D hazard class are 

provided in paragraph (i) of this section. 

(1) Foodstuffs or soaps with soluble or 

emulsified compressed gas are 

authorized in non-refillable metal or 

plastic containers not to exceed 1 L 

(61.0 cubic inches) provided the 

pressure does not exceed a pressure of 

140 psig at 55 °C (131 °F) except as may 

be authorized for variations DOT of a 

specification container type. For 

pressure greater than 140 psig to 160 

psig, a 2P1 or 2Q2 may be used. In no 

case may the pressure of the contents be 

greater than 150 psig at 75 °F. Plastic 

containers must only contain Division 

2.2 non-flammable soluble or emulsified 

compressed gas. In any event, the metal 

or plastic container must be capable of 

withstanding, without bursting, a 

pressure of at least one and one-half 

times the equilibrium pressure of the 

contents at 55 °C (131 °F). 

If the contents are placed in a . . . Then, the gauge pressure (in psig) at 55 °C (131 °F) 

must be . . . Specification citation . . . 

non-DOT specification metal or plastic container ............. Up to but not exceeding 140 ..........................................

If the contents are placed in a variation of a 2P or 2Q 

specification in a . . . 

Then, the gauge pressure (in psig) at 55 °C (131 °F) 

must be . . . 

Specification citation . . . 

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If the contents are placed in a . . . Then, the gauge pressure (in psig) at 55 °C (131 °F) 

must be . . . Specification citation . . . 

2Q2 ................................................................................... Greater than 140 but not exceeding 160 ........................ § 178.33d–3 

(i) Containers must be packed in 

strong outer packagings. 

(ii) Liquid content of the material and 

the gas must not completely fill the 

container at 55 °C (131 °F). 

(iii) Each outer packaging must be 

marked ‘‘INSIDE CONTAINERS 

COMPLY WITH PRESCRIBED 

REGULATIONS.’’ 

(2) Cream in refillable metal or plastic 

containers with soluble or emulsified 

compressed gas. Plastic containers must 

only contain Division 2.2 nonflammable soluble or emulsified 

compressed gas. Containers must be of 

such design that they will hold pressure 

without permanent deformation up to 

375 psig and must be equipped with a 

device designed so as to release pressure 

without bursting of the container or 

dangerous projection of its parts at 

higher pressures. This exception applies 

to shipments offered for transportation 

by refrigerated motor vehicles only. 

(3) Nonrefillable metal or plastic 

containers charged with a Division 6.1 

Packing Group III or nonflammable 

solution containing biological products 

or a medical preparation which could be 

deteriorated by heat, and compressed 

gas or gases. Plastic containers must 

only contain 2.2 non-flammable soluble 

or emulsified compressed gas. The 

capacity of each container may not 

exceed 35 cubic inches (19.3 fluid 

ounces). The pressure in the container 

may not exceed 140 psig at 55 °C 

(131 °F), and the liquid content of the 

product and gas must not completely fill 

the containers at 55 °C (131 °F). One 

completed container out of each lot of 

500 or less, filled for shipment, must be 

heated, until the pressure in the 

container is equivalent to equilibrium 

pressure of the contents at 55 °C 

(131 °F). There must be no evidence of 

leakage, distortion, or other defect. The 

container must be packed in strong 

outer packagings. 

(4) Electronic tubes, each having a 

volume of not more than 30 cubic 

inches and charged with gas to a 

pressure of not more than 35 psig and 

packed in strong outer packagings. 

(5) Audible fire alarm systems 

powered by a compressed gas contained 

in an inside metal container when 

shipped under the following conditions: 

(i) Each inside container must have 

contents which are not flammable, 

poisonous, or corrosive as defined 

under this part, 

(ii) Each inside container may not 

have a capacity exceeding 35 cubic 

inches (19.3 fluid ounces), 

(iii) Each inside container may not 

have a pressure exceeding 70 psig at 

21.1 °C (70 °F) and the liquid portion of 

the gas may not completely fill the 

inside container at 55 °C (131 °F), and 

(iv) Each nonrefillable inside 

container must be designed and 

fabricated with a burst pressure of not 

less than four times its charged pressure 

at 55 °C (131 °F). Each refillable inside 

container must be designed and 

fabricated with a burst pressure of not 

less than five times its charged pressure 

at 55 °C (131 °F). 

* * * * * 

(e) * * * 

(2) Used refrigerating machines. (i) 

Packaging. Reconditioned (used) 

refrigerating machines (UN 2857, Div. 

2.2) may be excepted from the marking 

requirements of § 172.302(c) and 

transported by motor vehicle when they 

conform to the requirements prescribed 

in § 173.306(e)(1), are secured or 

permanently attached to the motor 

vehicle, and are: 

(A) Permanently affixed to a steel base 

structure, 

(B) Permanently affixed to a trailer, or 

(C) Manufactured with a rigid internal 

structure designed for transportation 

and stacking conditions such that they 

do not leak and do not deteriorate, 

distort, or become damaged in a manner 

that could adversely affect their safety 

or reduce their strength in 

transportation, cause instability in 

stacks of refrigerating machines, or 

cause damage to these machines in a 

way that is likely to reduce safety in 

transportation. 

(ii) Testing. Used refrigerating 

machines returned from their rental 

locations must be transported back to an 

authorized original equipment 

manufacturer service facility and 

undergo maintenance, repair and/or 

replacement that renders these 

machines back to the same operational 

level as that of new refrigerating 

machines, and must undergo a leak test 

by a certified technician, prior to reshipment. 

* * * * * 

(f) Accumulators (Articles, 

pressurized pneumatic or hydraulic 

containing non-flammable gas). The 

following applies to accumulators, 

which are hydraulic accumulators 

containing nonliquefied, nonflammable 

gas, and nonflammable liquids or 

pneumatic accumulators containing 

nonliquefied, nonflammable gas, 

fabricated from materials which will not 

fragment upon rupture. 

(1) Accumulators installed in motor 

vehicles, construction equipment, and 

assembled machinery and designed and 

fabricated with a burst pressure of not 

less than five times their charged 

pressure at 70 °F, when shipped, are not 

subject to the requirements of this 

subchapter. 

(2) Accumulators charged with 

limited quantities of compressed gas to 

not more than 200 psig at 70 °F are 

excepted from labeling (except when 

offered for transportation by air) and the 

specification packaging requirements of 

this subchapter when shipped under the 

following conditions. In addition, 

shipments are not subject to subpart F 

of part 172 of this subchapter, to part 

174 of this subchapter except § 174.24 

and to part 177 of this subchapter 

except § 177.817. 

(i) Each accumulator must be shipped 

as an inside packaging; 

(ii) Each accumulator may not have a 

gas space exceeding 2,500 cubic inches 

under stored pressure; and 

(iii) Each accumulator must be tested, 

without evidence of failure or damage, 

to at least three times its charged 

pressure of 70 °F, but not less than 120 

psi before initial shipment and before 

each refilling and reshipment. 

(3) Accumulators with a charging 

pressure exceeding 200 psig at 70 °F and 

in compliance with the requirements 

stated in paragraph (f)(2), (i), (ii), and 

(iii) of this section, as applicable, are 

excepted from labeling (except when 

offered for transportation by air) and the 

specification packaging requirements of 

this subchapter when shipped under the 

following conditions: 

(i) Each accumulator must be 

designed and fabricated with a burst 

pressure of not less than five (5) times 

its charged pressure at 70 °F when 

shipped; 

(ii) For an accumulator with a gas 

space not to exceed 100 cubic inches, it 

must be designed and fabricated with a 

burst pressure of not less than five (5) 

times its charged pressure at 70 °F. Out 

of each lot not to exceed 1,000 

successively produced accumulators per 

day of the same type, accumulators 

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paragraph (f)(2)(iii) of this section, as 

follows: 

(A) One (1) accumulator must be 

tested to the minimum design burst 

pressure; 

(B) Two (2) accumulators, one at the 

beginning of production and one at the 

end must be tested to at least two and 

a half times the charge pressure without 

evidence of leakage or distortion; 

(C) If accumulators fail either test, an 

additional four (4) sets of accumulators 

from the lot may be tested. If any 

additional accumulators fail, the lot 

must be rejected; 

(D) Accumulators must be packaged 

in strong outer packaging. 

(iii) For an accumulator with a gas 

space not to exceed 30 cubic inches, it 

must be designed and fabricated with a 

burst pressure of not less than four (4) 

times its charged pressure at 70 °F. Out 

of each lot not to exceed 1,000 

successively produced accumulators per 

day of the same type, accumulators 

must be tested, in lieu of the testing of 

paragraph (f)(2)(iii) of this section, as 

follows: 

(A) One (1) accumulator must be 

tested to the minimum design burst 

pressure; 

(B) Two (2) accumulators, one at the 

beginning of production and one at the 

end must be tested to at least two and 

a half times the charge pressure without 

evidence of leakage or distortion; 

(C) If accumulators fail either test, an 

additional four (4) sets of accumulators 

from the lot may be tested. If any 

additional accumulators fail, the lot 

must be rejected; 

(D) Accumulators must be packaged 

in strong outer packaging. 

(4) Accumulators intended to function 

as shock absorbers, struts, gas springs, 

pneumatic springs or other impact or 

energy-absorbing devices are not subject 

to the requirements of this subchapter 

provided each: 

(i) Has a gas space capacity not 

exceeding 1.6 L and a charge pressure 

not exceeding 280 bar, where the 

product of the capacity expressed in 

liters and charge pressure expressed in 

bars does not exceed 80 (for example, 

0.5 L gas space and 160 bar charge 

pressure); 

(ii) Has a minimum burst pressure of 

4 times the charge pressure at 20 °C for 

products not exceeding 0.5 L gas space 

capacity and 5 times the charge pressure 

for products greater than 0.5 L gas space 

capacity; 

(iii) Design type has been subjected to 

a fire test demonstrating that the article 

relieves its pressure by means of a fire 

degradable seal or other pressure relief 

device, such that the article will not 

fragment and that the article does not 

rocket; and 

(iv) Accumulators must be 

manufactured under a written quality 

assurance program which monitors 

parameters controlling burst strength, 

burst mode and performance in a fire 

situation as specified in paragraphs 

(f)(4)(i) through (f)(4)(iii) of this section. 

A copy of the quality assurance program 

must be maintained at each facility at 

which the accumulators are 

manufactured. 

(5) Accumulators not conforming to 

the provisions of paragraphs (f)(1) 

through (f)(4) of this section, may only 

be transported subject to the approval of 

the Associate Administrator. 

* * * * * 

(k) Aerosols for recycling or disposal. 

Aerosols (as defined in § 171.8 of the 

subchapter) intended to be recycled or 

for disposal may be transported only 

under the following conditions: 

(1) Used aerosols conforming to 

paragraph (a)(3), (a)(5), (b)(1), (b)(2), or 

(b)(3) of this section are not subject to 

the 30 kg (66 pounds) gross weight 

limitation when transported by motor 

vehicle for purposes of recycling or 

disposal under the following conditions: 

(i) The strong outer packaging and its 

contents must not exceed a gross weight 

of 500 kg (1,100 pounds); 

(ii) Each aerosol must be secured with 

a cap to protect the valve stem or the 

valve stem must be removed; and 

(iii) The packaging must be offered for 

transportation or transported by— 

(A) Private or contract motor carrier; 

or 

(B) Common carrier in a motor vehicle 

under exclusive use for such service. 

(2) Aerosols intended to conform to 

(a)(3) or (a)(5) at the time of filling but 

that are leaking or have been improperly 

filled may be transported for disposal 

under the conditions provided below. 

These aerosols are not eligible for the 

exceptions provided in paragraphs (a) 

and (i) of this section except for subpart 

F (Placarding) of part 172 of this 

subchapter. 

(i) Packaging. (A) The aerosols must 

be packaged in a metal or plastic 

removable head salvage drum that is a 

UN 1A2, 1B2, 1N2 or 1H2 drum tested 

and marked for at least the Packing 

Group II performance level for liquids; 

(B) Each drum shall be provided, 

when necessary, with sufficient 

cushioning and absorption material to 

prevent excessive shifting of the 

aerosols and to eliminate the presence 

of any free liquid at the time the drum 

is closed. All cushioning and absorbent 

material used in the drum must be 

compatible with the hazardous material; 

and 

(C) The pressure inside each 

completed drum, at any time during 

transportation, may not exceed the 

design test pressure marked on the 

drum. 

(ii) Hazard communication. (A) 

Instead of the marking requirements for 

non-bulk packages in § 172.301 of this 

subchapter, each drum must be marked 

with either ‘‘AEROSOL SALVAGE’’ or 

‘‘AEROSOL SALVAGE DRUM’’ in 

association with the required label(s); 

and 

(B) The overpack marking 

requirements of § 173.25 of this 

subchapter do not apply. 

(3) Modal restrictions. The completed 

drums must be offered for transportation 

or transported by private or contract 

carrier going by highway or rail. Vessel 

or air transportation is not authorized. 

* * * * * 

(m) For additional exceptions, see 

§ 173.307 of this part. 

33. In § 173.315, paragraph (a)(2) 

table, the entry ‘‘Division 2.2 materials 

not specifically provided for in this 

table’’ is revised, and a new Note 28 is 

added. The revision and addition read 

as follows: 

§ 173.315 Compressed gases in cargo 

tanks and portable tanks. 

(a) * * * 

(1) * * * 

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Kind of gas 

Maximum permitted filling 

density 

Specification container 

required 

Percent by weight 

(see Note 1) 

Percent by volume 

(see par. (f) of this 

section) 

Type (see Note 2) 

Minimum 

design 

pressure 

(psig) 

*******

Division 2.2, materials not specifically provided for in this table.See par. (c) of this 

section.

See Note 7 ................ DOT–51, MC–330, 

MC–331.

See Notes 19 and 28. 

*******

* * * * * 

Note 28: For UN1080, Sulfur 

hexafluoride, a non-specification cargo 

tank that otherwise conforms to a DOT 

Specification MC 331 cargo tank except 

for design pressure and capacity is 

authorized. Design pressure may not 

exceed 600 psig. The water capacity 

range for each tank is 15 to 500 gallons. 

* * * * * 

■ 34. In § 173.319, revise paragraph 

(d)(2) table to read as follows: 

§ 173.319 Cryogenic liquids in tank cars. 

* * * * * 

(d) * * * 

(2) * * * 

PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE SETTING OR RELIEF VALVE SETTING

Maximum start-to-discharge pressure (psig) 

Maximum permitted filling density (percent by weight) 

Ethylene Ethylene Ethylene Hydrogen 

17 ................................................................... .................................... .................................... .................................... 6.60 

45 ................................................................... 52.8 ............................

75 ................................................................... 51.1 ............................ 51.1 ............................

Maximum pressure when offered for transportation.10 psig ....................... 20 psig ....................... 20 psig .......................

Design service temperature ........................... Minus 260 °F ............. Minus 260 °F ............. Minus 155 °F ............. Minus 423 °F. 

Specification (see § 180.507(b)(3) of this 

subchapter).

113D60W ...................

113C60W ...................

113C120W ................. 113D120W ................. 113A175W. 

113A60W. 

* * * * * 

■ 35. In § 173.322, add paragraph (f) to 

read as follows: 

§ 173.322 Ethyl chloride. 

* * * * * 

(f) Exceptions. Ethyl chloride may be 

transported by motor vehicle, railcar, or 

cargo vessel as a limited quantity under 

the following conditions: 

(1) Packaging. A specification DOT– 

2P or a DOT–2Q non-refillable inner 

receptacle with a maximum capacity of 

not more than four (4) fluid ounces, 

inside an outer packaging tested and 

certified to the PG I level. 

(2) Marking. Each outer packaging 

must be plainly and durably marked 

‘‘NOT AUTHORIZED FOR 

TRANSPORTATION BY PASSENGER 

OR CARGO AIRCRAFT’’. 

* * * * * 

PART 174—CARRIAGE BY RAIL 

■ 36. The authority citation for part 174 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101–5128; 49 CFR 

1.81 and 1.97. 

■ 37. In § 174.67, revise paragraph (g) to 

read as follows: 

§ 174.67 Tank car unloading. 

* * * * * 

(g) The valve cap, or the reducer when 

a large outlet is to be used, must be 

removed with a suitable wrench after 

the set screws are loosened and a pail 

must be placed in position to catch any 

liquid that may be in the outlet 

chamber. If the valve cap or reducer 

does not unscrew easily, it may be 

tapped lightly with a mallet or wooden 

block in an upward direction. If leakage 

shows upon starting the removal, the 

cap or reducer may not be entirely 

unscrewed. Sufficient threads must be 

left engaged and sufficient time allowed 

to permit controlled escape of any 

accumulation of liquid in the outlet 

chamber. If the leakage stops or the rate 

of leakage diminishes materially, the 

cap or reducer may be entirely removed. 

If the initial rate of leakage continues, 

further efforts must be made to seat the 

outlet valve (see paragraph (f) of this 

section). If this fails, the cap or reducer 

must be screwed up tight and the tank 

must be unloaded through the dome. If 

upon removal of the outlet cap the 

outlet chamber is found to be blocked 

with frozen liquid or any other matter, 

the cap must be replaced immediately 

and a careful examination must be made 

to determine whether the outlet casting 

has been cracked. If the obstruction is 

not frozen liquid, the car must be 

unloaded through the dome. If the 

obstruction is frozen liquid and no crack 

has been found in the outlet casting, the 

car may, if circumstances require it, be 

unloaded from the bottom by removing 

the cap and attaching unloading 

connections immediately. Before 

opening the valve inside the tank car 

with a frozen liquid blockage: 

(1) Steam must be applied to the 

outside of the outlet casting or wrap 

casting with burlap or other rags and 

apply hot water to the wrapped casting 

to melt the frozen liquid; or 

(2) For combustible liquid or Class 3 

liquid petroleum distillate fuels the 

blockage may be cleared by attaching a 

fitting to the outlet line and applying 

nitrogen at a pressure of 50 to 100 psi. 

* * * * * 

PART 176—CARRIAGE BY VESSEL 

■ 38. The authority citation for part 176 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101–5128; 49 CFR 

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■ 39. Revise § 176.90 to read as follows: 

§ 176.90 Private Automobiles. 

(a) Class 1 (explosive) material. A 

private automobile which is carrying 

any Class 1 (explosive) material (except 

permitted fireworks or small arms 

ammunition) may not be transported on 

a passenger-carrying ferry vessel unless 

the Class 1 (explosive) material is in 

compliance with packaging, labeling, 

marking, and certification requirements 

of this subchapter. Permitted fireworks 

and small arms ammunition may be 

carried without the required packaging, 

labeling, marking, or certification if they 

are in tight containers. 

(b) Engines, gasoline, or liquefied 

petroleum gas. Engines, internal 

combustion, flammable gas powered or 

flammable liquid powered, including 

when fitted in machinery or vehicles 

(i.e. motor vehicles, recreational 

vehicles, campers, trailers), vehicle 

flammable liquid or flammable gas 

powered, gasoline, and petroleum gases, 

liquefied or liquefied petroleum gas 

when included as part of a motor home, 

recreational vehicle, camper, or trailer; 

are excepted from the requirements of 

this subchapter if the following 

conditions are met: 

(1) Any container showing 

deterioration which might affect its 

integrity must not be allowed on board 

the vessel. A visual inspection by a 

responsible member of the crew must be 

made of each cylinder of liquefied 

petroleum gas before it may be allowed 

aboard the vessel. A cylinder that has a 

crack or leak, is bulged, has a defective 

valve or a leaking or defective pressure 

relief device, or bears evidence of 

physical abuse, fire or heat damage, or 

detrimental rusting or corrosion, may 

not offered for transportation on board 

the vessel. Leaking or damaged 

containers of gasoline may not be 

offered for transportation on board the 

vessel. 

(2) Motor vehicles may be stowed in 

the same hold or compartment or on the 

vehicle deck of passenger vessels with 

cylinders of liquefied petroleum gas 

when the cylinders are securely 

attached to recreational vehicles, such 

as campers or trailers. 

(3) Extra containers of gasoline 

(including camp stove or lantern fuel) 

and portable cylinders of liquefied 

petroleum gas (including cylinders for 

camping equipment) not securely 

attached to recreational vehicles must 

be stowed in the vessel’s paint locker. 

Containers must be securely closed. 

(4) All liquefied petroleum gas 

cylinders must be secured by closing the 

shut-off valves prior to the recreational 

vehicles being loaded on the vessels. 

The owner or operator of each 

recreational vehicle must be directed to 

close all operating valves within the 

vehicles. 

(5) ‘‘No smoking’’ signs must be 

posted on the vehicle decks and, if used 

for storage of hazardous materials; in 

close proximity to the vessel’s paint 

locker. 

(6) An hourly patrol of the vehicle 

decks must be made by a crewmember. 

Any unusual or dangerous situation 

must be reported to the vessel’s master. 

(7) Passengers may be allowed on the 

vehicle decks during the voyage and are 

subject to the control of the crew 

personnel conducting the continuous 

vehicle deck patrol. 

(8) Each person responsible for 

performing a function authorized by this 

section must be trained in accordance 

with subpart H of part 172 of this 

subchapter and on the requirements of 

this section. 

(9) Shipments made under this 

paragraph are subject to the Hazardous 

Materials Incident Reporting 

requirements specified in §§ 171.15 and 

171.16 of this subchapter. 

PART 177—CARRIAGE BY PUBLIC 

HIGHWAY 

■ 40. The authority citation for part 177 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101–5128; sec. 112 

of Pub. L. 103–311, 108 Stat. 1673, 1676 

(1994); sec. 32509 of Pub. L. 112–141, 126 

Stat. 405, 805 (2012); 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97. 

■ 41. Section 177.820 is added to read 

as follows: 

§ 177.820 Movement of motor vehicles 

across highways. 

Materials in Class 2, Class 3, Class 4, 

Class 5, Class 6, Class 8, and Class 9; 

Class 7 Radioactive material, excepted 

packages (UN 2908, UN 2909, UN 2910, 

and UN 2911); and Combustible liquids 

are not subject to 49 CFR, Part 172 

Subparts C (Shipping Papers), D 

(Marking), E (Labeling), and F 

(Placarding) of part 172 when moved 

directly across a public road provided: 

(a) The movement is from one part of 

a facility to another; 

(b) The public road is not more than 

a two lane single roadway; and 

(c) Access to the public road must be 

restricted by signals, lights, gates, or 

similar controls. 

■ 42. In § 177.834, revise paragraphs 

(i)(3), (i)(4), and (l)(2)(i) remove and 

reserve paragraph (l)(2)(ii) to read as 

follows: 

§ 177.834 General Requirements. 

* * * * * 

(i) * * * 

(3) A qualified person ‘‘attends’’ the 

loading or unloading of a cargo tank 

only if, throughout the process: 

(i) Except for unloading operations 

subject to §§ 177.837(d), 177.840(p), and 

177.840(q), the qualified person is 

within 7.62 m (25 feet) of the cargo tank. 

The qualified person attending the 

unloading of a cargo tank must be alert 

and have an unobstructed view of the 

cargo tank and delivery hose to the 

maximum extent practicable during the 

unloading operation; or 

(ii) The qualified person observes all 

loading or unloading operations by 

means of a video monitor located at a 

remote control station, and the loading 

or unloading system is equipped as 

follows: 

(A) The video monitoring system 

must have a motorized zoom lens, and 

must be capable of panning and 

zooming from the remote control 

station. The camera must be mounted so 

as to provide an unobstructed view of 

all equipment involved in the loading or 

unloading operations, including all 

valves, hoses, domes, and safety relief 

devices. In addition, the view capability 

must include the entire containment 

area. 

(B) Upon loss of video, loading or 

unloading operations must be 

immediately terminated. 

(C) Shut-off valves operable from the 

remote control station must be 

provided. 

(D) In the event of a remote system 

failure, a qualified person must 

immediately resume attending the 

loading or unloading of the cargo tank 

as provided in paragraph (i)(3)(i). 

(E) A containment area must be 

provided capable of holding the 

contents of as many cargo tank motor 

vehicles as might be loaded at any 

single time. 

(F) A qualified person must 

personally conduct a visual inspection 

of each cargo tank motor vehicle after it 

is loaded, prior to departure, for any 

damage that may have occurred during 

loading; or 

(iii) Hoses used in the loading or 

unloading operations are equipped with 

cable connected wedges, plungers or 

flapper valves located at each end of the 

hose, able to stop the flow of product 

from both the source and the receiving 

tank within one second without human 

intervention in the event of a hose 

rupture, disconnection or separation. 

(A) Prior to each use, each hose must 

be inspected to ensure that it is of sound 

quality, without defects detectable 

through visual observation; and 

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by a qualified person at least once every 

sixty (60) minutes. 

(4) A person is ‘‘qualified’’ if he has 

been made aware of the nature of the 

hazardous material which is to be 

loaded or unloaded, has been instructed 

on the procedures to be followed in 

emergencies, and except for persons 

observing loading or unloading 

operations by means of a video monitor 

and persons inspecting hoses in 

accordance with paragraph (3)(iii)(B), is 

authorized to move the cargo tank, and 

has the means to do so. 

* * * * * 

(l) * * * 

(2) * * * 

(i) Use of combustion cargo heaters. A 

motor vehicle equipped with a 

combustion cargo heater may be used to 

transport Class 3 (flammable liquid) or 

Division 2.1 (flammable gas) materials 

only if the following requirements in 

paragraph (A) or (B) are met: 

(A) The combustion cargo heater is 

powered by diesel fuel or propane and 

each of the following requirements are 

met: 

(1) Electrical apparatus in the cargo 

compartment is non-sparking or 

explosion proof. 

(2) There is no combustion apparatus 

in the cargo compartment. 

(3) There is no connection for return 

of air from the cargo compartment to the 

combustion apparatus. 

(4) The heating system will not heat 

any part of the cargo to more than 54 °C 

(130 °F). 

(5) Heater requirements under 

§ 393.77 of this title are complied with. 

(6) The heater unit and its fuel supply 

must be externally mounted on the 

truck or trailer. 

(7) The heater unit must retain 

combustion in a sealed combustion 

chamber. 

(8) The heater unit must utilize 

outside air for combustion (air from the 

cargo space cannot be used for 

combustion). 

(9) Heater unit combustion gases must 

be exhausted to the outside of the truck 

or trailer. 

(B) It is a catalytic heater and each of 

the following requirements are met: 

(1) The heater’s surface temperature 

cannot exceed 54 °C (130 °F)—either on 

a thermostatically controlled heater or 

on a heater without thermostatic control 

when the outside or ambient 

temperature is 16 °C (61 °F) or less. 

(2) The heater is not ignited in a 

loaded vehicle. 

(3) There is no flame, either on the 

catalyst or anywhere in the heater. 

(4) The manufacturer has certified 

that the heater meets the requirements 

under paragraph (l)(2)(i)(B) of this 

section by permanently marking the 

heater ‘‘MEETS DOT REQUIREMENTS 

FOR CATALYTIC HEATERS USED 

WITH FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND 

GAS.’’ 

(5) The heater is also marked ‘‘DO 

NOT LOAD INTO OR USE IN CARGO 

COMPARTMENTS CONTAINING 

FLAMMABLE LIQUID OR GAS IF 

FLAME IS VISIBLE ON CATALYST OR 

IN HEATER.’’ 

\(ii) [Reserved] 

* * * * * 

■ 43. In § 177.838, the title of the section 

is revised and paragraph (i) is added to 

read as follows: 

§ 177.838 Class 4 (flammable solid) 

materials, Class 5 (oxidizing) materials, and 

Division 4.2 (self-heating and pyroforic 

liquid) materials. 

* * * * * 

(i) Division 4.2 (self-heating) 

materials. Notwithstanding the 

segregation requirements of § 177.848(d) 

of this part, the following Division 4.2 

(self-heating) materials may be 

transported on the same transport 

vehicle with Class 8 (corrosive) 

materials. The hazardous materials must 

be palletized with a minimum height of 

100 mm (4 inches) off the floor of the 

vehicle, and the Division 4.2 (selfheating) material is separated from the 

corrosive material by a minimum 

horizontal distance of 1.2 m (4 feet). 

(1) Sodium hydrosulfite or sodium 

dithionite, UN1384, in Packing Group II 

or III packaged in UN 1A2 steel drums 

that meet the Packing Group II 

performance requirements of subpart M 

of part 178 of this title. 

(2) Thiourea dioxide, UN3341, in 

Packing Group II or III packaged in UN 

1G fiber drums meeting packing group 

II performance requirements of subpart 

M of part 178 of this title. 

(3) Self-heating, solid, organic, n.o.s., 

UN3088, in Packing Group II or III 

packaged in UN 1G fiber drums meeting 

packing group II performance 

requirements of subpart M of part 178 

of this title. 

* * * * * 

■ 44. In § 177.840, add paragraph (a)(3) 

to read as follows: 

§ 177.840 Class 2 (gases) materials. 

(a) * * * 

(3) Cylinders containing material 

classed as Division 2.3, Hazard Zone A. 

(i) Notwithstanding the segregation 

requirements of § 177.848(d) of this part, 

a cylinder containing a Division 2.3, 

Hazard Zone A materials may be 

transported on the same transport 

vehicle with materials classed as 

Division 2.1, Class 3, Class 4, Class 5, 

and Class 8 if all of the following 

requirements are met: 

(A) The Division 2.3, Hazard Zone A 

material must be packaged as authorized 

by this subchapter. In addition, each 

package must be must be placed in a 

plastic bag which is taped closed and 

then overpacked in a UN 1A2 steel 

drum tested and marked for a Packing 

Group II or higher performance level 

with insulation material inside to 

protect the cylinders from fire. The 

outside of the overpack must be marked 

with an indication that the inner 

packagings conform to the prescribed 

specifications. 

(B) A Division 2.1 material requiring 

strong non-bulk outer packagings in 

accordance with § 173.301(a)(9) of this 

subchapter must be overpacked in a UN 

1A2 steel or 1H2 plastic drum tested 

and marked for a Packing Group II or 

higher performance level. The outside of 

the overpack must be marked with an 

indication that the inner packagings 

conform to the prescribed 

specifications. 

(C) Packages containing Division 2.3 

Hazard Zone A material must be 

separated within the transport vehicle 

from packages containing Division 2.1, 

Class 3, Class 4, Class 5, and Class 8 

materials by a minimum horizontal 

distance of 1.5 m (5 feet). In addition, 

all steel or plastic overpacks containing 

packages of Division 2.3, Hazard Zone A 

or Division 2.1 material must be placed 

on pallets within the transport vehicle. 

(ii) Notwithstanding the segregation 

requirements of § 177.848(d) of this part, 

Division 2.3, Hazard Zone A materials 

may be transported on the same 

transport vehicle with non-bulk 

packagings and IBCs meeting a UN 

performance standard containing only 

the residue of Division 2.1, 4.3, 5.1, and 

Class 3 and 8 materials if all of the 

following requirements are met: 

(A) The materials are transported in 

enclosed trailers equipped with inlet 

and outlet vent openings with a 

minimum total area of one square foot 

per 1,000 cubic feet of trailer volume. 

Electrical systems within the trailer’s 

interior must be non-sparking or 

explosion proof. 

(B) Cylinders must be transported in 

an upright position and securely 

restrained within the trailer, or loaded 

into racks, secured to pallets, or packed 

in wooden or fiberboard boxes or crates 

to prevent the cylinders from shifting or 

overturning within the motor vehicle 

under normal transportation conditions. 

If cylinders are secured to a pallet, the 

pallet must be designed to transport 

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pallet by a web strap rated at 4,545 kg 

(10,000 lbs.). 

(C) A cylinder containing Division 2.3 

Hazard Zone A materials must be 

separated from non-bulk packagings and 

IBCs meeting a UN performance 

standard containing the residue of 

materials in Division 2.1, 4.3, or 5.1, or 

Class 3 or 8 by a minimum horizontal 

distance of 3 m (10 feet). The maximum 

gross weight of Division 2.3 Hazard 

Zone A material carried on one vehicle 

must not exceed 3,636 kg (8,000 lbs.). 

(D) Motor carriers must have a 

‘‘satisfactory’’ safety rating as prescribed 

in Part 385 of this Title. 

* * * * * 

■ 45. In § 177.841, add paragraph (f) to 

read as follows: 

§ 177.841 Division 6.1 and Division 2.3 

materials. 

* * * * * 

(f) Notwithstanding the segregation 

requirements of § 177.848(d) of this part, 

when transported by highway by private 

or contract motor carrier, Division 6.1 

Packing Group I, Hazard Zone A 

materials meeting the definition of a 

hazardous waste as provided in § 171.8 

of this subchapter, may be transported 

on the same transport vehicle with 

materials classed as Class 3, Class 4, 

Class 5, and Class 8. The Division 6.1 

Packing Group I, Hazard Zone A 

materials must be loaded on pallets and 

separated from the Class 3, Class 4, 

Class 5, and Class 8 materials by a 

minimum horizontal distance of 2.74 m 

(9 feet) when in conformance with the 

following: 

(1) These materials are placed in 

combination packagings as prescribed in 

§ 173.226(c). 

(2) Combination packages containing 

materials poisonous by inhalation, 

Division 6.1, Packing Group I, Hazard 

Zone A, must be: 

(i) Filled and packed by employees; 

(ii) On pallets, when in a transport 

vehicle; and 

(iii) Separated from hazardous 

materials assigned to Class 3, Class 8 or 

Divisions 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2 by a nine 

foot (minimum distance) buffer zone, 

when in a transport vehicle. The buffer 

zone may be established by: 

(A) A load lock; 

(B) Empty drums; 

(C) Drums containing hazardous 

materials (e.g., Class 9) that are 

compatible with materials in all other 

drums immediately around them; or 

(D) Drums containing non-hazardous 

materials that are compatible with 

materials in all other drums 

immediately around them. 

* * * * * 

PART 178—SPECIFICATIONS FOR 

PACKAGINGS 

■ 46. The authority citation for part 178 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101–5128; 49 CFR 

1.81 and 1.97. 

■ 47. Section 178.33c is added to read 

as follows: 

Sec. 

178.33c Specification 2P; inner 

nonrefillable metal receptacle variations. 

178.33c–1 Compliance. 

178.33c–2 Variation 1. 

178.33c–2 Variation 1. 

§ 178.33c Specification 2P; inner 

nonrefillable metal receptacle variations. 

§ 178.33c–1 Compliance. 

Each container must continue to 

comply with the details for a 2P 

container in accordance with § 178.33– 

1 of this subpart except for the specific 

variations provided in this section. 

§ 178.33c–2 Variation 1. 

In accordance with § 178.33c–1, the 

following modifications or additional 

conditions apply under Variation 1— 

(a) Manufacture. Side seams: Not 

permitted. Ends: The ends shall be 

designed to withstand pressure and be 

equipped with a pressure relief system 

(e.g., rim-venting release or a dome 

expansion device) designed to function 

prior to bursting of the container. 

(b) Tests. (1) One out of each lot of 

25,000 containers or less, successively 

produced per day complete with ends 

assembled (and without a pressure relief 

system assembled) shall be pressure 

tested to destruction at gauge pressure 

and must not burst below 240 psig. For 

containers with a pressure relief system 

as described in paragraph (a) of this 

section and assembled, it must function 

at not less than 175 psig and not greater 

than 85% of the minimum design burst 

pressure for that container (minimum 

240 psig). Failure at a location other 

than the pressure relief system will 

reject the lot. 

(2) Each such 25,000 containers or 

less, successively produced per day, 

shall constitute a lot and if the test 

container(s) shall fail, the lot shall be 

rejected. For containers with an end 

expansion device, the lot must be 

rejected if the container bursts prior to 

buckling of the device. Otherwise, ten 

(10) additional containers of each 

container design produced may be 

selected at random and subjected to the 

test. These containers shall be complete 

with ends assembled. Should any of the 

containers thus tested fail, the entire lot 

must be rejected. All containers 

constituting a lot shall be of like 

material, size, design construction, 

finish, and quality. 

(c) Each container must be marked to 

show: DOT–2P1. 

■ 48. Section 178.33d is added to read 

as follows: 

Sec. 

178.33d Specification 2Q; inner 

nonrefillable metal receptacle variations. 

178.33d–1 Compliance. 

178.33d–2 Variation 1. 

178.33d–3 Variation 2. 

§ 178.33d Specification 2Q; inner 

nonrefillable metal receptacle variations. 

§ 178.33d–1 Compliance. 

Each container must continue to 

comply with the details for a 2Q 

container in accordance with § 178.33a– 

1 of this subpart except for the specific 

variations provided in this section. 

§ 178.33d–2 Variation 1. 

In accordance with § 178.33d–1, the 

following modifications or additional 

conditions apply under Variation 1— 

(a) Type and size. The maximum 

capacity of containers in this class shall 

not exceed 0.40 L (24.4 cubic inches). 

The maximum inside diameter shall not 

exceed 2.1 inches. 

(b) Manufacture. Ends: The top of the 

container must be designed with a 

pressure relief system consisting of 

radial scores on the top seam(s). The 

bottom of the container must be 

designed to buckle at a pressure greater 

than the pressure at which the top 

buckles and vents. 

(c) Wall thickness. The minimum wall 

thickness for any container shall be 

0.0085 inches. 

(d) Tests. (1) Two containers (one 

without a pressure relief system and one 

with) out of each lot of 2,500 or less, 

successively produced per day shall be 

pressure tested to destruction at gauge 

pressure. The container without a 

pressure relief system must not burst 

below 300 psig. The container 

assembled with a pressure relief system 

as described in paragraph (b) of this 

section must be tested such that the top 

(dome) buckles at not less than 75% of 

the tested burst pressure (minimum 300 

psig). 

(2) Each such 2,500 containers or less, 

successively produced per day, shall 

constitute a lot and if the test 

container(s) shall fail, the lot shall be 

rejected. Otherwise, five (5) additional 

pairs of containers may be selected at 

random and subjected to the test under 

which failure occurred. Should any of 

the containers thus tested fail, the entire 

lot must be rejected. All containers 

constituting a lot shall be of like 

material, size, design construction, 

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(e) Each container must be marked to 

show: DOT–2Q1. 

§ 178.33d–3 Variation 2. 

In accordance with § 178.33d–1, the 

following modifications or additional 

conditions apply under Variation 2— 

(a) Manufacture. Ends: The ends shall 

be designed to withstand pressure and 

the container equipped with a pressure 

relief system (e.g., rim-venting release or 

a dome expansion device) designed to 

buckle prior to the burst of the 

container. 

(b) Tests. One out of each lot of 10,000 

containers or less, successively 

produced per day shall be pressure 

tested to destruction at gauge pressure 

and must not burst below 270 psig. For 

containers with a pressure relief system 

as described in paragraph (a) of this 

section and assembled, it must function 

at not less than 175 psig and not greater 

than 85% of the minimum design burst 

pressure of that container (minimum 

270 psig). Failure at a location other 

than the pressure relief system will 

reject the lot. 

(c) Each container must be marked to 

show: DOT–2Q2. 

PART 180—CONTINUING 

QUALIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE 

OF PACKAGINGS 

■ 49. The authority citation for part 180 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101–5128; 49 CFR 

1.81 and 1.97. 

■ 50. Section 180.209 is amended as 

follows: 

■ a. In paragraph (a), Table 1 

‘‘Requalification of Cylinders’’ is 

amended, and a footnote is added; 

■ b. Revise paragraph (e); and 

■ c. Amend the Table in paragraph (g). 

The revision and amendments read as 

follows. 

§ 180.209 Requirements for requalification 

of specification cylinders. 

(a) * * * 

TABLE 1—REQUALIFICATION OF CYLINDERS 1

Specification under which 

cylinder was made 

Minimum test pressure 

(psig) 2

Requalification period 

(years) 

DOT 3 ................................................................. 3000 psig ......................................................... 5. 

DOT 3A, 3AA ..................................................... 5/3 times service pressure, except noncorrosive service (see § 180.209(g)).5, 10, or 12 (see § 180.209(b), (e), (f), (h), 

and (j)). 

DOT 3AL ............................................................ 5/3 times service pressure ............................... 5, 10 or 12 (see § 180.209(e), (j) and 

§ 180.209(m) 3). 

DOT 3AX, 3AAX ................................................. 5/3 times service pressure ............................... 5, 10 (see § 180.209(e). 

3B, 3BN .............................................................. 2 times service pressure (see § 180.209(g)) ... 5 or 10 (see § 180.209(e), (f)). 

3E ....................................................................... Test not required. 

3HT ..................................................................... 5/3 times service pressure ............................... 3 (see §§ 180.209(k) and 180.213(c)). 

3T ....................................................................... 5/3 times service pressure ............................... 5. 

4AA480 ............................................................... 2 times service pressure (see § 180.209(g)) ... 5 or 10 (see § 180.209(e) or (h)). 

4B, 4BA, 4BW, 4B–240ET ................................. 2 times service pressure, except non-corrosive service (see § 180.209(g)).5, 10, or 12 (see § 180.209(e), (f), and (j)). 

4D, 4DA, 4DS ..................................................... 2 times service ................................................. 5. 

DOT 4E .............................................................. 2 times service pressure, except non-corrosive (see § 180.209(g)).5 or 10 (See § 180.209(e)). 

4L ........................................................................ Test not required. 

8, 8AL ................................................................. .......................................................................... 10 or 20 (see § 180.209(i)). 

Exemption or special permit cylinder ................. See current exemption or special permit ......... See current exemption or special permit. 

Foreign cylinder (see § 173.301(j) of this subchapter for restrictions on use).As marked on cylinder, but not less than 5/3 

of any service or working pressure marking.

5 (see §§ 180.209(l) and 180.213(d)(2)). 

1Any cylinder not exceeding 2 inches outside diameter and less than 2 feet in length is excepted from volumetric expansion test.

2For cylinders not marked with a service pressure, see § 173.301a(b) of this subchapter. 

3This provision does not apply to cylinders used for carbon dioxide, fire extinguisher or other industrial gas service. 

* * * * * 

(e) Proof pressure test. A cylinder 

made in conformance with 

specifications 4B, 4BA, 4BW, or 4E 

protected externally by a suitable 

corrosion-resistant coating and used 

exclusively for non-corrosive gas that is 

commercially free from corroding 

components may be requalified by 

volumetric expansion testing or proof 

pressure testing every 10 years instead 

of every 5 years. When subjected to a 

proof pressure test, the cylinder must be 

carefully examined under test pressure 

and removed from service if a leak or 

defect is found. 

* * * * * 

(g) * * * 

Cylinders conforming to . . . Used exclusively for . . . 

*******

DOT 4BW ................................................................................................. Alkali metal alloys, liquid, n.o.s., Alkali metal dispersions or Alkaline 

earth metal dispersions, Potassium, Potassium Sodium alloys and 

Sodium that are commercially free of corroding components. 

* * * * * 

■ 51. In § 180.213, revise paragraph (c) 

to read as follows: 

§ 180.213 Requalification markings. 

* * * * * 

(c) Requalification marking method. 

The depth of requalification markings 

may not be greater than specified in the 

applicable specification. The markings 

must be made by stamping, engraving, 

scribing, or applying a label embedded 

in epoxy that will remain legible and 

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cylinder, or by other methods that 

produce a legible, durable mark. 

* * * * * 

Issued in Washington, DC. 

Magdy El-Sibaie, 

Associate Administrator for Hazardous 

Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous 

Materials Safety Administration. 

[FR Doc. 2015–01263 Filed 1–29–15; 8:45 am] 

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