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Hazardous Materials; Advisory Guidance on Packaging and Shipper Responsibilities

Advisory guidance.

This advisory document is to remind shippers of hazardous materials in commerce, particularly by aircraft, of their responsibilities to properly identify, package, and communicate the hazards of those materials in conformance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations. The intent of this action is to enhance the safety of hazardous materials in transportation.

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