49 C.F.R. 49 CFR--PART 173
Title 49 - Transportation
Effective Date(s): January 1, 2007 12. In §173.306, the following changes are made: a. In paragraph (a)(1), in the first sentence, the wording “cigarette lighters” is removed and the wording “lighter refills (see 171.8 of this subchapter)” is added in its place. In the last sentence, the wording “paragraph (h)” is removed and the wording “paragraph (i)” is added in its place. b. In paragraph (a)(3) introductory text, in the last sentence, the wording “paragraph (h)” is removed and the wording “paragraph (i)” is added in its place. c. In paragraph (b) introductory text, in the last sentence, the wording “paragraph (h)” is removed and the wording “paragraph (i)” is added in its place. d. Paragraph (i) is redesignated as paragraph (j), paragraph (h) is redesignated as paragraph (i), and a new paragraph (h) is added to read as follows: * * * * * (h) Lighter refills. (1) Lighter refills (see §171.8 of this subchapter) must not contain an ignition element but must contain a release device. Lighter refills offered for transportation under this section may not exceed 4 fluid ounces capacity (7.22 cubic inches) or contain more than 65 grams of a Division 2.1 fuel. For transportation by highway or rail, lighter refills must be tightly packed and secured against movement in strong outer packagings. For transportation by aircraft or vessel, lighter refills must be tightly packed and secured against movement in any rigid specification outer packaging authorized in Subpart L of Part 178 of this subchapter at the Packing Group II performance level. (2) Exceptions. For highway transportation, when no more than 1,500 lighter refills covered by this paragraph are transported in one motor vehicle, the requirements of subparts C through H of part 172, and Part 177 of this subchapter do not apply. Lighter refills covered under this paragraph must be packaged in rigid, strong outer packagings meeting the general packaging requirements of subpart B of this part. Outer packagings must be plainly and durably marked, on two opposing sides or ends, with the word “LIGHTER REFILLS” and the number of devices contained therein in letters measuring at least 20 mm (0.79 in) in height. No person may offer for transportation or transport the lighter refills or prepare the lighter refills for shipment unless that person has been specifically informed of the requirements of this section. * * * * *
Amendment from January 23, 2006
49 CFR--PART 173
Amendment(s) published January 23, 2006, in 71 FR 3427
§ 173.306 Limited quantities of compressed gases.
