Interpretation Response #04-0004 ([ATK Alliant Teclisystems] [Mr. Christopher J. Widinan])

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Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date: 02/12/2004

Company Name: ATK Alliant Teclisystems

Individual Name: Mr. Christopher J. Widinan

Location State: NM Country: US

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Response text:

Feb 12, 2004

Mr. Christopher J. Widinan                Reference No. 04-0004
ATK Explosive Transportation Specialist
ATK Alliant Teclisystems
Twin Cities Arsenal
Arden Hills, NM 55112

Dear Mr. Widman:

This is in response to your letter dated January 7, 2004, requesting clarification on the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HIVM; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) to shipments of Cartridges for weapons, or Cartridges, small arms, 1.4S, UN0012, II, that have been reclassed and offered for transportation as Cartridges, small arms, ORM-D.

The HMT entries for “Cartridges for weapons,” or “Cartridges, small arms” both reference § 173.63 in column 8A for exceptions.  Cartridges for weapons, or Cartridges, small arms, that have been classed as Division 1.4S explosives may be reclassed, offered for transportation, and transported as “Consumer Commodity” ORM-D material when packaged in accordance with § 173.63 (b)(2).  In addition, the HI'4R makes no distinction for U.S. military shipments of ammunition sold to the Defense Department under the exception in § 173.63; the exception is based on the type and caliber of ammunition, not use.  Note that this exception is limited to ammunition for rifle, pistol, or shotgun; ammunition with inert projectiles or blank ammunition; ammunition having no tear gas, incendiary, or detonating explosive projectiles; ammunition not exceeding 12.7 nun for rifle or pistol cartridges or 8 gauge for shotshells; and cartridges, power devices which are used to project fastening devices.

Reclassification of Cartridges for weapons, or Cartridges, small arms, as ORM-D is only authorized for domestic transportation.  Domestic transportation is defined as transportation between places within the United States; shipments to Puerto Rico are domestic shipments

I hope this information is helpful.  Please contact us if you require additional assistance

Sincerely,

Susan Gorsky
Senior Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

173.63

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