49 C.F.R. 49 CFR--PART 173
Title 49 - Transportation
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2006 24. In §173.306, the introductory text in paragraphs (a), (b), and (h) is revised to read as follows: * * * * * (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 also comply with the applicable requirements of §173.27 of this subchapter and only 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 pounds) gross weight. * * * * * (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 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 comply with the applicable requirements of §173.27 of this subchapter; the net quantity per package may not exceed the quantity specified in column (9A) of the Hazardous Materials Table in §172.101 of this subchapter; and only 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. Special exceptions for shipment of certain compressed gases in the ORM–D class are provided in paragraph (i) of this section. * * * * * (h) A limited quantity which conforms to the provisions of paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(3), or (b) of this section and is a “Consumer Commodity” as defined in §171.8 of this subchapter, may be renamed “Consumer Commodity” and reclassed as “ORM–D” material. For transportation by aircraft, only hazardous materials authorized aboard passenger-carrying aircraft may be renamed “Consumer Commodity” and reclassed “ORM–D.” Each package may not exceed 30 kg (66 pounds) gross weight. In addition to the exceptions provided by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section: * * * * *
Amendment from March 22, 2006
49 CFR--PART 173
Amendment(s) published March 22, 2006, in 71 FR 14603
§ 173.306 Limited quantities of compressed gases.
