49 C.F.R. § 175.31 Reports of discrepancies.
Title 49 - Transportation
(a) Each person who discovers a discrepancy, as defined in paragraph (b) of this section, relative to the shipment of a hazardous material following its acceptance for transportation aboard an aircraft shall, as soon as practicable, notify the nearest FAA Regional or Field Security Office, by telephone or electronically, and shall provide the following information: (1) Name and telephone number of the person reporting the discrepancy. (2) Name of the aircraft operator. (3) Specific location of the shipment concerned. (4) Name of the shipper. (5) Nature of discrepancy. (b) Discrepancies which must be reported under paragraph (a) of this section are those involving hazardous materials which are improperly described, certified, labeled, marked, or packaged, in a manner not ascertainable when accepted under the provisions of §175.30(a) of this subchapter, including: (1) Package which are found to contain hazardous materials: (i) Other than as described or certified on shipping papers; (ii) In quantities exceeding authorized limits; (iii) In inside containers which are not authorized or have improper closures; (iv) In inside containers not oriented as shown by package markings; (v) With insufficient or improper absorption materials, when required; or (2) Packages or baggage which are found to contain hazardous materials subsequent to their being offered and accepted as other than hazardous materials. [Amdt. 175–15, 45 FR 35332, May 27, 1980, as amended by Amdt. 175–41, 52 FR 36672, Sept. 30, 1987; 66 FR 45184, Aug. 28, 2001; 68 FR 57633, Oct. 6, 2003]
Title 49: Transportation
PART 175—CARRIAGE BY AIRCRAFT
Subpart A—General Information and Regulations
§ 175.31 Reports of discrepancies.
